Bowel cancer: How do you check your poo?
Deborah James, Dame, died of bowel cancer in her 40s. She encouraged everyone to check their poo as part a campaign to raise...
Cost of living: Are value-food brands healthy?
To cope with the crisis in cost-of living, a minister from the government has advised people to buy supermarket-quality brands. What effect will...
How many children have hepatitis?
Officials in health continue to investigate the sudden rise in liver inflammation and hepatitis among children around the globe.
Although there are many...
Bonding over Euros appears to increase Covid cases among men
The Euros were good news to England fans (until final), but not so good for coronavirus infections (they went down).
The rise and...
What are the number of cases in your locality?
According to the most recent weekly Office for National Statistics figures, covid infections are on the rise in the UK by around a...
Covid: Why is 12-15 being double-jabbed now?
Children between 12 and 15 years old will be given a second dose.
It is in response to concerns regarding the newly identified...
Beta coronavirus variant: What's the risk?
Because of the Beta variant, fully jabbed travelers arriving from France must be quarantined.
The government is concerned that jabs might not be...
End of Covid regulations: What happens if I am still concerned?
The legal requirement that people isolate themselves if they are positive for Covid is being lifted as one of the last Covid restrictions...
NHS England staff loses special Covid leave
It has been announced that special paid leave for Covid-related illness and isolation will be canceled next week for NHS staff working in...
Zika and dengue might make mosquitoes more attracted to humans
Research published by Cell suggests that Zika and dengue virus viruses alter the smell of humans and mice they infect.
They are more...
Have you got a new rash. Have you ever had monkeypox?
Many things can cause rash, but it is very rare for the monkeypox virus to be involved.
What should you be looking for?
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Appeal by parents of Archie Battersbee to reconsider their case
Parents of a 12-year old boy who was the center of a dispute over life support have won an appeal to hear their...
Coronavirus: What are the risks for men over 50 years old?
Coronavirus symptoms usually resolve within a week and most people do not require medical attention.
Some people may need to be admitted to...
Coronavirus: Intensive Care and Other Key Terms Explained
There are many new terms and phrases that have been introduced by the coronavirus pandemic to everyday life, ranging from social distancing to...
Omicron: What is the best way to know if you have it?
There are now hundreds of thousands of cases in the UK of Omicron coronavirus, and hospital admissions continue to rise.
Omicron isn't making...
How can you catch monkeypox?
Monkeypox, a rare and unrecognized disease, is being investigated in Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and elsewhere.
There have been over 1,000 cases...
Help 999 teams locate missing heart defibrillators
Ambulance services need your help to locate 70,000 defibrillator units scattered throughout the UK.
For people suffering from cardiac arrest, the machines can...
Overnight planned surgery centers established on NI waiting lists
As part of the review of Northern Ireland's general surgery, new overnight planned surgery centers will be established.
General surgery refers to a...
Dame Deborah James death prompts more bowel-cancer checks
According to NHS statistics, thousands more people visited their page on bowel cancer symptoms this week after the passing of Dame Deborah James.
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Why you shouldn’t get another Covid jab too soon
According to a government scientist advisor, four weeks is too long between Covid jabs.
People have shared tips online about locations that give...