A BBC investigation has uncovered nationwide sales of illegal muscle-building drugs. Undercover investigators found that the illegal drugs, which are taken by people looking to gain muscle mass, are being sold in stores across the UK. The drugs can cause symptoms linked to a range of health issues, including erectile dysfunction, liver function problems and […]
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BBC investigation uncovers illegal muscle drug sales
July 13th, 2023Mother of stillborn baby fights for legal rights
May 23rd, 2023A mother whose baby was stillborn at 25 weeks is campaigning for new legal rights. Laura Gallazzi was 25 weeks pregnant when she unexpectedly went into labour in 2014. She was treated at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. Despite the fact that her baby was in a breech position, Laura’s doctor proceeded with a natural birth, […]
Military personnel to step in during ambulance worker strikes
December 20th, 2022More than 1,000 military members are on standby as ambulance staff prepare to strike in England and Wales. Around 1,200 military staff members will step in to support health services and provide access to urgent care for patients when paramedics and other ambulance staff strike on December 21st. A further walkout is planned for December […]
UK reports record vaccination day, as all care home residents in England receive their first injection
February 2nd, 2021The UK has reported a record-breaking daily vaccination number, as ministers confirm all older care home residents in England have received their first injection. On Saturday 30th January, over 598,000 injections were administered, bringing the total number of people who have received at least one dose of the vaccine to nearly 9 million. The NHS […]
England introduces ‘rule of 6’ to combat rise in Covid-19 cases
September 15th, 2020Residents in England are adapting to a new ‘rule of 6’ as ministers grapple with an increase in Covid-19 cases. From Monday 14th September, people will be required to socialise in groups of six or less. The move comes after a spike in cases in recent weeks. The rule of 6 applies to both indoor […]
Health experts urge parents to keep up to date with routine vaccinations
August 19th, 2020Health experts are urging parents to make sure that their children attend appointments for routine vaccinations. Many services have been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, but ministers and health workers are keen to stress that the NHS is still very much open and that vaccinations are available. The Local Government Association has encouraged parents to […]
July 15th, 2020
Gloucester barber trains staff to detect signs of mental health issues in clients The owner of a barber shop in Gloucester has trained all staff members to detect signs of mental health issues in clients. The Pride Salon, which is now reopening to the public after the lockdown, has provided staff with training through the […]
Mercedes F1 team develops new breathing device for use in hospitals
April 1st, 2020The Mercedes Formula 1 team has responded to the government’s call for help with manufacturing emergency medical equipment to treat coronavirus patients. The team has developed a new breathing aid, which could help to keep patients out of intensive care units. Engineers from University College London worked with the F1 team and clinicians from UCLH […]
Doctors encourage vulnerable groups to have flu jabs before Christmas to counteract increased risks-1029-4785
December 17th, 2019Doctors in England are encouraging vulnerable groups to have a flu jab as Christmas approaches and the risk of developing the illness rises. Experts say that the flu season has hit earlier than usual this year, with over 7,500 patients arranging GP consultations linked to flu symptoms in the week ending on the 8th December. […]
New study suggests cancer survivors have higher risk of cardiovascular disease-0975-8416
November 26th, 2019A new study has found that cancer survivors have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Researchers examined data from 3.2 million US patients, analysing information related to 28 different types of cancer collected over a period of 40 years. More than 10 percent of patients died from cardiovascular disease, rather than cancer. The findings […]
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