Surge in Measles Cases Continues
Date: Thursday, 15 February 2024 14:16
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning about a significant increase in measles cases in the West Midlands, with recent data highlighting a concerning trend in the region. A notable spike in…
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Rishi Sunak Acknowledges Failure to Reduce NHS Waiting Times
Date: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 09:13
Rishi Sunak has openly acknowledged that the government's commitment to reducing NHS waiting lists in England has fallen short of expectations. The prime minister conceded that while some progress had been made, it had not…
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Government Announces Ban on Disposable Vapes to Safeguard Children's Health
Date: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 15:27
The UK government has announced an initiative to ban disposable vaping devices in response to the growing concern about the increasing number of young people who are vaping. This decision is part of a broader…
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Cameroon Initiates Global First Large-Scale Malaria Vaccination Programme
Date: Wednesday, 24 January 2024 16:00
Cameroon has launched the first routine malaria vaccine program in Africa, marking a significant step in the fight against the disease. The first vaccine was administered to a baby girl named Daniella, near Yaoundé. Developed…
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The Unmet Key Targets of the NHS
Date: Thursday, 18 January 2024 13:14
A recent BBC News report reveals that key NHS targets in the UK for A&E, cancer, and planned treatments have been missed in all four nations for over seven years. Notably, Northern Ireland and Wales…
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New Antibiotic Zosurabalpin Targets Resistant 'Crab' Bacteria
Date: Monday, 08 January 2024 15:51
The discovery of a novel antibiotic, Zosurabalpin, is making waves in the medical community due to its potent effectiveness against Acinetobacter Baumannii, often referred to as Crab. This particular germ, typically found in hospital environments,…
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Winter Virus Jab May Reduce Baby Hospitalisations by 80%, Study Finds
Date: Friday, 05 January 2024 13:03
A groundbreaking study reveals that Nirsevimab, a novel antibody treatment administered in a single dose, holds the potential to reduce winter virus hospitalisations for babies by over 80%. The focus is on Respiratory Syncytial Virus…
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Vitamin D Deficiency and Depression Linked to Increased Risk of Young-Onset Dementia, Study Finds
Date: Wednesday, 27 December 2023 14:17
In a groundbreaking revelation, a major study challenges the predominant belief that genetics are the sole driving force behind young-onset dementia, where symptoms manifest before the age of 65. Conducted by scientists from the UK…
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WHO Monitors Global Spread of New Covid Variant JN.1
Date: Friday, 22 December 2023 14:58
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated a new sub-variant of the Omicron strain of Coronavirus, known as JN.1, as a "variant of interest" due to its rapid spread globally. Despite the variant's rapid spread,…
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Hospitals Face Tough Challenges This Winter
Date: Wednesday, 20 December 2023 15:19
England's ambulance services are sounding the alarm over critical delays in emergency care, putting patients at risk. Hospitals are overcrowded, A&E wait times extending and in particular for those arriving by ambulance. NHS data reveals…
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Blood Test Reveals the Pace of Organ Ageing
Date: Friday, 15 December 2023 09:36
Researchers at Stanford University have made an intriguing advancement in medical diagnostics with a new blood test that functions like an "MOT" for the human body. This test measures the ageing rate of 11 vital…
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A Surge in Cases: Winter Vomiting Virus, Norovirus on the Rise
Date: Friday, 08 December 2023 11:00
The Winter Vomiting Virus is making its presence known again in England, warn experts. NHS England reports a significant rise in hospitalisations for diarrhoea and vomiting symptoms, hitting approximately 350 people daily last week, compared…
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