Council officials have informed the Home Office that traces of legionella were found on the Bibby Stockholm barge three days before the evacuation of 39 migrants. The potentially deadly bacteria was discovered in the water system of the boat in Dorset, leading to the immediate removal of all asylum seekers on Friday. Tests conducted by …
The Covid Inquiry has been accused of silencing children whose lives have been greatly affected by the pandemic. Over 40 charities and experts have criticized the “unacceptable” delay in assessing how the government’s handling of the crisis impacted children. Despite starting two months ago, the inquiry has made limited progress. In a letter to the …
Despite the potential risks, a growing number of pregnant women are choosing to continue using marijuana during pregnancy. Recent data shows that cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug among pregnant women in the United States, with usage rates doubling between 2002 and 2017. In some regions, up to 25% of pregnant women report …
The verdict is in: vaping is no longer considered safe. Extensive research has proven that vaping high doses of nicotine and inhaling heavy metals can cause damage to the heart and lungs similar to traditional cigarette smoking. In fact, second-hand nicotine vapor is now being recognized as a serious health risk, leading Alabama to pass …
During the pandemic, lockdowns and travel bans led to an unexpected consequence: a surge in “drivers’ anxiety.” A recent survey conducted by driving training company Aceable revealed that a quarter of people are driving less than before the pandemic due to increased anxiety about getting behind the wheel. Of those experiencing driving anxiety, 47% felt …
Calories, step count, and waist size are just a few of the many measurements that can gauge a person’s fitness level. However, doctors emphasize that there are four key measurements that are crucial for determining health in middle age. These measurements include blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, and cholesterol levels. Maintaining control over these factors …
The Food and Drug Association (FDA) has taken action and recalled a significant number of pregnancy tests produced by a dubious Chinese-affiliated bio-company. Officials have issued a warning advising American consumers who possess any of the over a dozen tests produced by Universal Meditech Inc to discontinue their use immediately and dispose of them. This …
A dentist is raising concerns about misinformation surrounding the potential health risks of artificial sweeteners, arguing that the evidence is still unclear and people should not hastily abandon these sugar substitutes. This warning comes in response to the panic and controversy that emerged earlier this year when the World Health Organization (WHO) classified aspartame, a …
Question: I am a 67-year-old individual with a resting heart rate of 70 beats per minute (bpm). However, when I stand up and walk, my heart rate increases to over 100 bpm, and I experience breathlessness and dizziness. On one occasion, it reached a high of 160 bpm after only walking 100m. Interestingly, when I …
Patients in Wales face significantly longer waiting times for NHS treatment compared to those in England, according to official figures. On average, patients in Wales wait for 19 weeks for care, while in England the wait is only 14 weeks. This analysis highlights the stark difference in performance between the Labour-run NHS in Wales and …