July - 2018

Medicinal cannabis products to be legalised

Specialist doctors in the UK will be able to legally prescribe cannabis-derived medicinal products by autumn, the home secretary has...

HPV jab will be given to boys, government says

A jab that protects against a virus that causes cervical cancer will be given to boys aged 12 to 13 in England. The policy decision...

Plan to teach all children first aid

Schoolchildren in England will have to learn first aid under proposals put forward by the government. Draft legislation says primary...

Parents warned over 'toxic' slime

Parents are being warned about potentially toxic levels of chemicals in slime toys popular with children. The consumer group Which?...

Heatwave causes spike in insect bite calls to NHS

Although many of us are enjoying the balmy temperatures of this year's heatwave, unfortunately for some, biting insects are flourishing...

Supermarkets recall frozen vegetables over listeria fears

Supermarkets have recalled bags of frozen vegetables over fears they could contain a deadly bacteria. The 43 sweetcorn-based products...

Give your bones a workout, public told

Too many of us are neglecting to do exercises for strong muscles and bones, says Public Health England (PHE). It's launched a new report...

Sperm quality improved by adding nuts to diet, study says

Eating nuts regularly could improve sperm health, a study suggests. Men who ate about two handfuls of mixed almonds, hazelnuts and...

NHS England to stop ‘ineffective’ treatments

Tonsils removal, breast reductions and snoring surgery will be offered to far fewer patients from next year, under plans being drawn up...

Staying safe and cool in UK heatwave conditions

The weather warning issued by the Met Office means that high temperatures across the UK could pose a health risk to some people....

Coronavirus: Should I start taking vitamin D?

Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread

More coronavirus-vaccine volunteers needed

Breast screening women in their 40s 'could save lives'

Cosmetic surgery booms 'after self-conscious workers stare at themselves on Zoom'

Coronavirus: Virus isolation period extended from seven to 10 days

Tucked up: The surprising health benefits of making your bed every day

Covid vaccines could become mandatory for all frontline health and care staff

Frozen eggs and sperm storage limit increased to 55 years

Two jabs slash the risk of Long Covid, study suggests

Can't get a GP appointment for weeks? Here's why

Life-saving cholesterol jab recommended on NHS

Stay hydrated to ward off heart failure, study suggests

Smoking surge in young during Covid lockdown

High Street chemists to offer free blood pressure checks

Regularly snacking on walnuts adds 1.3 years to your life, study suggests

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