Child hepatitis cases falsely linked to Covid vaccine

None of the affected children in the UK had been vaccinated because they were too young to be eligible.

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Covid levels falling in all age groups in most of UK, says ONS

Numbers with the virus have decreased by a quarter, with one in 23 now testing positive.

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Covid: Discharging untested patients to care homes 'unlawful'

The High Court says government policies did not take into account transmission risks to the elderly.

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Investors lose vote to share Covid vaccine know-how

Shareholders failed to get Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and Moderna to share vaccine knowledge.

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Covid self-isolation guidance to end in Scotland

From Sunday, public health advice will change to a "stay at home" message for people who are unwell.

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Exercise is good for joints with wear-and-tear arthritis

It may hurt, but exercise is beneficial for joints, experts say in guidance for doctors and patients.

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Madelaine McTernan named as new HRT tsar

A UK-wide hormone-replacement therapy crisis has seen women turning to the black market.

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Energy prices: Fears and cutbacks as hike hits disabled families

Parents of disabled children say they fear rising energy prices could make their condition worse.

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NHS boss feared waiting for ambulance after stroke

A hospital chief executive's husband drove her to A&E because of concerns over long 999 waits.

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Woman dies after 'cold water therapy' in Derbyshire river

The woman, who was from Manchester, died after paramedics were called to a riverside in Derbyshire.

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E-scooter ambulance callouts double in a year

The data comes as the government considers legalising e-scooters for road use in the next few months.

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Failing NHS negligence system must change, say MPs

Current system said to be too adversarial, resulting in bitter and long legal fights with patients.

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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust warned by CQC over failures

An NHS mental health trust that has been the worst performing in England fails another inspection.

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Sowerby Bridge school uses charity to tackle pupils' toothache

Pupils are sometimes in agony but unable to access an NHS dentist, the Sowerby Bridge school says.

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Covid in Scotland: Hospital admissions down 47% in a month

The number of Covid admissions in Scotland dropped from 1,603 to 851 over four weeks.

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Pharmacies set to prescribe medicines in Wales

The first service of its kind in the UK aims to relieve pressure on GPs and the NHS.

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'The thought of running out of HRT is terrifying'

A shortage of some hormone-replacement therapy has left some women struggling with menopause symptoms.

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Covid: Discharging hospital patients to care homes 'unlawful'

The High Court says government policies did not take into account transmission risks to the elderly.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IQsfrew

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Fear over high rates of diabetes foot amputations

Five-fold variation seen between areas with highest and lowest rates, government data shows.

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Asthma: Women at higher risk of attacks than men, charity says

More research to examine the sex-related differences in asthma is needed, says Asthma and Lung UK.

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Human challenge tests for Oxford paratyphoid vaccine

Scientists say a vaccine is needed due to increasing antibiotic resistance.

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Relax law to ease HRT shortage, pharmacists say

Women are facing unacceptable delays accessing menopause treatments, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society says.

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Kane Tanaka: Japanese woman certified world's oldest person dies

Kane Tanaka was born in 1903, the same year as George Orwell and when Roosevelt was US president.

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Endometriosis: 'Women's health at bottom of Welsh NHS wait lists'

Jessica Ricketts is one of 164,000 patients who've been on waiting lists for more than a year.

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Long Covid cyclist carried oxygen on 66-mile Etape Loch Ness race

The 63-year-old completed the Etape Loch Ness race after spending 70 days in hospital with Covid.

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Adenovirus probable cause of mysterious child hepatitis

Experts say there is mounting evidence that a common virus is linked to these rare cases.

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MPs launch survey on body image and mental health

It also asks if people have used the NHS for these issues and about the success of services.

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Protesters call for return of GP services in St Martin's

A decision on the future of the village medical practice is set to be made next month.

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Beijing kicks off mass testing after spike in Covid cases

Dozens of cases were reported, sparking fears that Beijing could face a similar situation to Shanghai.

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Sajid Javid to review gender treatment for children

The health secretary is considering letting an inquiry access a database of young people already treated.

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Women asked if bladder drug should be available to buy

The medication could help millions of UK women with overactive bladders, say experts.

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Coronavirus levels continue to fall across the UK

ONS officials say they are seeing welcome falls in infection across the UK, but levels remain high.

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Sleepless nights for women due to HRT shortage

MP says supplies in her Hampshire constituency have run out, leaving some women 'unable to sleep'.

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Periods: TikTok gives better education than schools, say teens

Young women say they learn more about periods outside school as a report reveals shortcomings.

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York eating disorder clinic served unsafe food - report

Inspectors found "unsafe and unacceptable food provision" at the Schoen Clinic in York.

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Covid: Tain family ends more than two years self isolation

The Arthurs stayed at home to protect seven-year-old twins Orin and Olivia who have a rare disease.

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Longest Covid infection lasted more than 16 months, tests show

UK doctors who treated the patient at a London hospital say persistent infections are still rare.

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NHS to ban products of slavery after PPE concerns

A campaign group says it is the biggest step in removing forced labour from supply chains in years.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/cpz08Iw

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Cancer: Huge DNA analysis uncovers new clues

An "archaeological dig" of thousands of tumours in the UK has unearthed new patterns in cancer's DNA.

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Doctors suggest adenovirus link to child hepatitis cases

UK child hepatitis cases rise to 108, with a common virus increasingly likely to be the trigger.

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MPs say asbestos must go from public buildings within 40 years

A date must be set to "focus minds" on getting rid of the deadly substance, a Commons committee says.

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NI health crisis: Elderly woman died after six-hour ambulance wait

The family of Kathleen Neagle, who died at her Dundonald home last July, says the system failed her.

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NHS Wales: Covid impact to be felt for years, boss says

Figures, published on Thursday, are expected to show another month of record waiting lists.

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Covid: Woman caught virus twice within record 20 days

Spanish researchers say it's the shortest-known gap between two coronavirus infections.

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Father calls for overhaul of 'flawed' suicide assessments

His son Tom died a day after being judged "low risk", in a final counselling session, Philip Pirie says.

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Pregnant women 'afterthought' in Covid jab rollout

A leading scientists says lives of pregnant women who died from Covid could have been saved.

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Hepatitis cases detected in children in Europe and the US

Acute hepatitis - or liver inflammation - among children was first reported in the UK last week.

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Urine bugs may be a sign of aggressive prostate cancer

The discovery may lead to ways to spot and even prevent dangerous tumours, experts hope.

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Woman tells of 'mind-blowing' cystic fibrosis drug

Gillian Docherty was living on borrowed time but a drug improved her health so much she had a baby.

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Ulcerative colitis: 'I was going to the toilet up to 30 times a day'

Two young women with ulcerative colitis share photos of their stoma bags to normalise the condition.

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Excess weight a clear womb-cancer risk

A study of thousands of women across seven countries tries to discover why there is a strong link.

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Scottish A&E waiting times match worst level on record

Only two thirds of A&E patients were seen within four hours, according to official figures.

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'I felt more joy than I thought possible'

How it feels to treat your depression with a hallucinogenic drug.

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NHS Scotland recruit nearly 200 overseas nurses

More than 1,000 new support staff have also been hired to work in acute hospitals and community health teams.

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Covid: Thousands of vaccinators get permanent NHS roles

The 11,483 people who have taken permanent NHS England jobs include former gym managers and air crew.

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I decided not to let cancer stop me dating

Katherine Crowson was 29 when she was diagnosed, and wanted to know when she would get her life back.

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What's the problem with calories on restaurant menus?

The new rules are taking away the joy of going out for a meal for some people with eating disorders.

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Genetic testing: Babies with rare illnesses given hope

"Eureka moment" sees baby Thea diagnosed with rare genetic condition and given a new chance at life.

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Lifting of Scottish face mask laws confirmed

The legal requirement to wear face coverings in many indoor settings will end next Monday.

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Valneva Covid vaccine approved for use in UK

The Valneva jab is manufactured using technology similar to how flu shots are made.

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NHS faces an Easter 'as bad as any winter'

Nearly half patients now have to wait four hours or more before being treated and discharged in A&E.

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Is a virus we all have causing multiple sclerosis?

Scientists think they have now uncovered a mystery cause of this incurable disease.

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Mutations across species reveal clues to ageing

"Staggering" findings from studying 16 mammals - including humans - sheds light on why we age.

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UK officials investigate 74 child hepatitis cases

One potential cause could be adenoviruses, but health experts are also looking at links to Covid-19.

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Zika virus may be one step away from explosive outbreak

Scientists say we should be on alert for variants which could start another major outbreak.

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Experts issue warning over cannabis sweets laced with Spice

Drugs charity The Loop says it's worried the sweets could be putting buyers at risk of death.

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Woman completes 100 marathons in 100 days world record

Kate Jayden may have to wait up to a year before her feat is confirmed by Guinness World Records.

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Two new drugs to fight superbugs available on NHS soon

A deal is being struck to make them freely available to patients in England at an affordable cost to the NHS.

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Psychedelic frees up depressed brain, study shows

The drug found in magic mushrooms could treat depression in a unique way, researchers say.

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Newry: Woman dies waiting for paramedics from Belfast

The woman, who was in her 30s, had been out with friends in Newry, County Down, when she collapsed.

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Wales' unpaid carers to get a break through £9m fund

The cash aims to help relieve the pressure on carers after the "added stress" of the Covid pandemic.

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Queen reveals Covid left her 'very tired and exhausted'

The monarch speaks about her experience with the virus during a virtual hospital visit.

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Covid infections show signs of plateauing in UK

Nearly 4.9 million people would test positive for coronavirus, according to the ONS.

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Why I gave a kidney to a work colleague

When Ninon Ferguson offered to donate an organ to someone at work, he thought she was joking.

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Rejuvenation of woman's skin could tackle diseases of ageing

Researchers rejuvenate a 53-year-old woman's skin by decades, but clinical applications are a way off.

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Miscarriage: Tens of thousands have PTSD symptoms

Charities say women are not getting the psychological help they need after losing their babies.

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Keep your waist to less than half your height, guidance says

The advice is contained in updated guidelines to help reduce the risks of specific health conditions.

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Childhood hepatitis: Why are we seeing an unusual spike in cases?

Health authorities in Scotland and England are looking into 71 unusual cases of the illness.

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NHS under huge strain as A&Es turn away ambulances

Winter pressures being felt in spring, as Covid cases remain high and other illnesses rebound.

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Eleven cases of hepatitis in children investigated in central belt

Public Health Scotland is looking into eleven cases across four health boards in the central belt.

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Covid: Blood clot risk higher for six months after having virus

Lung and leg clots were much more likely in seriously ill patients, but mild cases can be affected.

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Mental health groups call for trans conversion therapy ban

It comes after ministers removed therapies for transgender people from a forthcoming ban.

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Families in Nottingham maternity inquiry hit out at review

A letter states a review into failing maternity services in Nottingham is moving like treacle.

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Calories now appear on menus in large restaurant chains

The change is part of a government drive to tackle obesity but will it make a difference to diners?

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National Insurance: Sajid Javid defends tax hike choice for NHS funding

The health secretary says it would be "morally wrong" to put the burden on to future generations by borrowing the money.

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Covid: React study finds latest wave 'may have peaked' in young

But the final React study found "worrying" signs that infections are still rising in those over 55.

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Shanghai Covid lockdown extended to entire city

China's financial hub is now subject to indefinite restrictions after Covid cases hit a new high.

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Have I got Covid, a bad cold or something else?

What are the new Covid symptoms, and when should I stay at home?

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NHS not making progress on early cancer diagnosis

Progress in England has been static for six years - and pandemic may make outlook worse, MPs say.

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Covid: Nine new symptoms added to official list

Sore throats, headaches and loss of appetite are now all officially recognised as signs of infection.

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Gynaecology waits soar by 60% during pandemic

Waiting lists for gynaecological conditions have risen more sharply than any other specialty.

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Gynaecology waits soar by 60% during pandemic

Waiting lists for gynaecological conditions have risen more sharply than any other specialty.

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Covid vaccines now available for five to 11-year olds in England

Some five million children in the country are now eligible to have the low-dose vaccine.

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What we now know about long Covid

Why are so many people still living with long Covid after two years and are there any hopes for treatment?

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/cEY8sma

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Gap-free human genome sequence completed for first time

The scientific achievement, which has taken decades, offers insights into people's genetic building blocks.

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Covid: Record 4.9 million people have the virus in UK

The latest data from the ONS suggests some 4.9 million people in the UK are infected with the virus.

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Immensa: Why were Covid test errors at Wolverhampton lab not stopped sooner?

Immensa Labs, in Wolverhampton, is estimated to have sent out 43,000 false negative test results.

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Care home residents win right to always have one visitor

Anne's Law, which aims to prevent people being cut off from their families, will become a national standard.

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