Alert Issued as Whooping Cough Cases Surge in England
Date: Thursday, 14 March 2024 13:14
A significant increase in whooping cough cases in England, with officials reporting 553 instances in January alone, has raised concerns about the potential for a record outbreak year. This bacterial infection, also known as Pertussis…
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Ultra-Processed Foods Related to 32 Health Issues
Date: Wednesday, 06 March 2024 16:36
A study from the BMJ (British Medical Journal), analysing data from 9.9 million people, has found that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are linked to 32 health issues, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and mental…
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Study Finds More Early 20’s Are Unemployed Due to Mental Health
Date: Thursday, 29 February 2024 10:19
A recent study reveals a worrying trend. Young adults in their early 20s are now more likely to be unemployed due to health issues than those in their early 40s. The Resolution Foundation attributes this…
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NHS to Offer New Parkinson's Medication, Produodopa
Date: Thursday, 22 February 2024 16:02
In a significant step forward for Parkinson's Disease treatment, NHS England is introducing Produodopa, a groundbreaking therapy that administers medication continuously through a wearable pump. This new approach, benefiting around 1,000 advanced Parkinson's patients, offers…
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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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