HIV Testing Week Returns for 2023
The upcoming HIV Testing Week promotes regular testing amongst the most affected population groups in England
Health
Meat Eaters Have a Higher Risk of Cancer, New Study Finds
The study found vegetarian women had an 18% lower chance of developing postmenopausal breast cancer compared to those with frequent meat intake, and prostate cancer rates dropped by up to 31% for men.
UK pledges to donate surplus vaccines to poorer nations
In a virtual G7 meeting due to be held later today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to pledge to donate the UK's vaccine surplus to poorer countries.
Mass testing for teachers and pupils under new COVID-19 restrictions
A report has revealed that teaching staff, children and families will be tested twice a week.
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NHS reform: less bureaucracy, more accountibility says Hancock.
Matt Hancock unveiled his plan to reorganise the NHS, explaining that there is "no better time than now".
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Up to 100 children hospitalised every week due to rare post-Covid disease
In a phenomenon that is worrying to parents and paediatricians, up to 100 children are hospitalised every week due to paediatric inflammatory multi-system syndrome (PIMS), a disease that occurs after having been infected with Covid-19. 75% of them are black, Asian or ethnic minority (BAME).
Number of mumps cases in England reach the highest in a decade
Health officials strongly urge people to take both parts of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine following the number of mumps cases reaching their highest level in a decade.
Coronavirus: New Figures on Health Workers
Chinese officials released new figures showing the number of health workers affected by the Coronavirus outbreak, after sparking concerns over protective equipment shortages.
First concept drug injection room displayed in UK
A mock-up injection room has been put on display by a drug charity in Bristol