Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
BBC Newsby Jim Reed; Philippa Roxby; Michelle Roberts·21d ago
- Published Scientists say they have discovered why the bacteria responsible for the UK's worst outbreak of meningitis B in Kent earlier this year proved so dangerous.
How Zambia Approved an HIV Drug in 12 Days
Asterisk Magazineby Enlli McAleese·21d ago
Sometimes, the access gap is not a scientific or economic problem. Nearly three decades ago, Dr. Peter Mugyenyi, a leading authority on the treatment of HIV/AIDS in Africa, posed a question that...
Ministry to ask FDA to review ‘medicine’ drinks - Taipei Times
Taipei Times·21d ago
Ministry of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang (石崇良) yesterday said he would ask the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss whether beverages such as Paolyta B (保力達B) and Sanyo Whisbih...
The £2.50 recipes I made on repeat at university
BBC Newsby Emily Doughty·21d ago
- Published When Mia Jones left her home in Anglesey to go to university in London, she couldn't cook "whatsoever" - but quickly realised this had to change.
How to ask for a second opinion at A&E
Mail Onlineby Eve Simmons·21d ago
British patients who are unhappy with their care in A&E will now be granted an urgent second opinion, according to new rules.
The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips
BBC Newsby Camilla Horrox·21d ago
- Published Social media is driving the trend for "flawless complexions" and complex "glass skin" routines in teenagers, with many prioritising advice from influencers in Get Ready With Me (GRWM)...
'I want to serve my country but I was rejected on health grounds'
BBC Newsby Nathan Heath·21d ago
- Published Lewis Jackson cannot remember a time when he did not want to join the army and continue a family tradition of military service going back to World War One.
Scientists uncover why meningitis B outbreak in Kent was so dangerous
The Independentby Storm Newton·21d ago
Scientists have identified the reasons why the bacterial strain that caused a fatal meningitis B outbreak in Kent was so dangerous.
Group injecting of drugs creates risk to Fiji families - expert
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
The chair of Fiji's National HIV outbreak and cluster response taskforce says group injecting of drugs in Fiji has significant potential to impact families.
Pregnant women and new mothers find access to crisis mental health support restricted
TheJournal.ieby Conor O'Carroll·21d ago
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Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
The Guardianby Andrew Gregory Health editor·21d ago
Martha’s rule, which lets NHS patients, staff and relatives request a review of their care, is being expanded to every A&E in England, health officials have announced.
Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’
World news | The Guardianby Patrick Butler and Will Parman·21d ago
Some of the most affluent areas of England have had the sharpest rises in the proportion of young people claiming disability benefits for ADHD and autism since the pandemic, according to new...
Cut NHS red tape and boost productivity to prevent 20,000 early deaths a year in England, report urges
World news | The Guardianby Andrew Gregory Health editor·21d ago
The NHS in England could prevent 20,000 deaths and save £33bn a year by cutting red tape and boosting productivity, a report says.
Vet prescription fees to be capped under rule changes
BBC Newsby Mitchell Labiak; Jim Connolly·21d ago
- Published Written prescription fees from vets will be capped at £21 as part of a raft of changes that practices will be legally required to bring in over the coming months.
Nurse shortages leading to patients with ‘brain bleeds and broken bones’, says report
The Independentby Ella Pickover·21d ago
Severe nurse shortages are leaving unwell individuals "waiting hours" to receive pain relief while others are "deteriorating needlessly", experts have warned.
NHS could save 20,000 lives a year by improving productivity, new report reveals
The Independentby Rebecca Thomas and Jane Kirby·21d ago
The NHS could avoid up to 20,600 deaths each year with its current funding if it were more productive, a new think tank report has said.
Healthcare in Africa ‘under growing strain’ after US withdrawal from aid programs, report warns
The Guardianby Tobi Thomas health and inequalities correspondent·21d ago
The United States’ withdrawal from key aid programs has put has put healthcare in Africa and the Global South “under growing strain” a new report warns.
Depression not down to low 'happy hormones' claims top professor
Daily Express :by Lucy Johnston·21d ago
Professor Joanna Moncrieff says the “chemical imbalance” explanation given to generations of patients is a myth - and antidepressants do not work by correcting a proven fault in the brain.
Jipmer performs its first paediatric kidney transplant
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau·21d ago
The Department of Paediatrics at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Jipmer) has successfully performed its first paediatric kidney transplant.
New study reveals gaps in bison parasite management
Phys.orgby Camryn Haines·21d ago
New study reveals gaps in bison parasite management Gastrointestinal parasites can cause serious health problems in North American bison, but the drugs producers rely on to control them can become...
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