Last week European drugs regulators approved daily anti hair loss pill The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is assessing the drug By Jonathan Neal Published: 22:00 BST, 23 September 2023 | Updated: 01:08 BST, 24 September 2023 Adults and teens with the severe hair loss condition alopecia areata could soon be offered a …
Genetics, healthy eating, and a little bit of luck are all believed to play a role in reaching the impressive milestone of living to see your 100th birthday. However, despite the uncertainty surrounding the factors that contribute to longevity, recent data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed a record number of centenarians living …
Do YOU agree with the junior doctor and consultant strikes? A woman from Wadebridge, Cornwall, shares her frustration over the cancellation of her husband’s operation to alleviate his crippling migraines due to strikes by NHS medics. Fiona Chapman reveals that the procedure, scheduled for June, was called off because of industrial action from doctors. The …
Senior NHS Doctors Demand 11% Pay Rise as Hospitals Experience Third Strike Senior NHS doctors have embarked on their third strike this year, demanding an 11% pay increase. Consultants walked out of hospitals at 7am today, causing significant disruption to routine appointments and operations. Junior doctors will join the strike tomorrow, and their own action …
Ministers have been cautioned that children may turn to legal nicotine powders as an alternative to vaping following the crackdown on teen vaping. These chewing gum-sized pouches of nicotine powder dissolve in the mouth and are absorbed by the body. Currently, they can legally be sold to children in the UK because they are not …
Millions of Brits can now receive a booster Covid jab this autumn as virus hospitalisations continue to rise. Approximately 20 million people in England, including those over 65, pregnant women, and individuals with underlying health conditions, are eligible for the booster. The NHS website, app, or phone line can be used to book a vaccination …
One third of type 1 diabetes patients will eventually need a new kidney Injecting special cells from a donor’s pancreas into the patient’s liver can help By Ethan Ennals Published: 22:01 BST, 16 September 2023 | Updated: 22:35 BST, 16 September 2023 Implanting pancreas cells from a donor into the liver of patients with type …
Last week, while shopping for back-to-school essentials, I found myself in a crowded shop, reminiscent of a rush-hour train. With a long shopping list in hand, my top priority, according to my 12-year-old, was to buy an iPhone screen protector. As the assistant meticulously polished my son’s phone, I noticed a shop out of the …
Experts have long warned that consuming too much sugar can lead to weight gain, tooth decay, and various health conditions. The NHS recommends a maximum daily intake of 30g of free sugars, or 210g per week. However, it can be challenging to determine which combination of foods can be consumed without exceeding this limit. To …
A little schoolgirl named Indeg Glyn Roberts from Rhoshirwaun, Wales experienced months of dismissal of her brain cancer symptoms. In the summer of 2020, during the early stages of the pandemic, Indeg began suffering from severe headaches and recurring vomiting. She had a series of phone appointments with doctors at her local practice who assured …