March - 2022

Rules on free lateral flow and PCR Covid tests published

Free Covid tests will still be available for some groups, including NHS staff caring directly for patients, the government has confirmed...

Social media may affect girls’ mental health earlier than boys’, study finds

Social media may affect the wellbeing of girls and boys at different ages, according to research that raises the prospect of windows of...

Pregnant women to receive life-saving pre-eclampsia check

A simple blood test can help spot pre-eclampsia, a potentially dangerous condition in pregnancy, and should be offered to women on the...

Severe morning sickness: Gene found as cause for condition Duchess of Cambridge had

A gene has been discovered as the main cause for the same severe morning sickness condition the Duchess of Cambridge suffered from in a...

Covid: Spring booster jab launches for over-75s and high risk in England

People aged 75 and over, residents in care homes and those with weakened immune systems can now book an extra booster jab against Covid...

Patients go private over ear wax removal waiting times

A charity that campaigns for deaf people has said it is concerned about the numbers able to access ear wax removal on the health service....

Sleeping in the dark may help to protect your health, study suggests

Sleeping in the dark may reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes, a new study suggests. Exposure to overhead lighting during sleep...

Single jab to protect newborns from RSV cuts risk of illness by 75%

A single jab that can protect a newborn child against respiratory syncytial virus for their first winter reduces the risk of illness by...

Plans to ban unlicensed Botox providers in England

Beauty practitioners offering Botox-style injections or dermal fillers could be required to have a licence, as part of government plans...

I'm A Surgeon ― Shiny Skin On Your Lower Legs Can Reveal Heart Health Issues

Why is sitting for too long bad for your health? What new research says about an increased risk of heart failure.

How new fathers can look after their mental health

11 sauna benefits for your mood, skin and heart health

Millions to be handed health-monitoring smartwatches by NHS

82% of People Found That Dog Walks Benefitted Their Mental Health, Says New Study

Five ways SAD can affect physical health, from headaches to erectile dysfunction

Heart Disease Symptoms In Women Can Be Different – Here’s What To Look For

Study finds link between light pollution and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Those Struggling With Fertility Can Now Access This Mental Health Support