4 h. ago Experts claim poor incontinence care is contributing to NHS bed blocking crisis

A study found that 500 medical professionals believe beds are blocked by people in hospital who would be able to be discharged sooner should the quality of care be better.

Events

4 h. ago Health experts want you to stop making these common hygiene mistakes this festival season

These common festival habits can cause potential health risks 🎶

Science

8 h. ago Millions who have suffered a single bout of food poisoning could be at higher risk of bowel cancer: Doctors reveal how little

Every year in the UK around 2.4million people fall ill with food poisoning that leaves them suffering from vomiting and crippling stomach cramps.

Science

24 h. ago Dismissed members of CDC vaccine committee call Kennedy's actions 'destabilizing'

The 17 experts recently dismissed from a government vaccine advisory panel say Health Secretary Robert F

Politics

29 h. ago Soundproof booths and mental health days needed for employees, HR experts say

A new report has revealed the changes that need to be made in the workplace to accommodate the needs of the upcoming generation.

Society

45 h. ago Blood test for early signs of pancreatic cancer trialled by UK doctors

Experts hope the test will enable doctors to pick up early signs of the deadly disease, which can have vague or no symptoms.

Events

55 h. ago You're showering wrong! Doctor reveals common washing error that could be life

According to vascular health expert Dr Max Maddahali, showering this way could damage your skin, hair, immune system and even cost you your life.

Politics

3 d. ago What is ‘gas station heroin’ and why are health experts sounding the alarm over it?

Health officials want you to think twice before buying brightly colored energy shots and supplements found at convenience stores

Society

3 d. ago US experts fear all vaccines at risk as Trump officials target mRNA jabs

Administration’s actions signal move away from technology as health agencies see vaccine-related shakeupsAs top US health officials turn against some mRNA vaccines, experts fear for the country’s preparedness for the next pandemic and worry that other vaccines will be targeted next.Donald Trump’s administration recently canceled a $766m award to Moderna on the research and development of H5N1 bird flu vaccines, and officials have announced new restrictions and regulations for Covid mRNA vaccines – actions that signal a move away from the breakthrough technology. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Warning over hidden danger in compost that rots lungs and kills

A fungus that thrives in compost is posing an increasing threat to human health because of climate change, experts have warned, and it can rapidly adapt, becoming resistant to drugs

Events

4 d. ago Global experts met in East London to try and fix the mental health crisis — their solutions will surprise you

At South by Southwest London the big ideas, says Claudia Cockerell, were about curing the planet’s minds

Science

4 d. ago Tell us: what questions do you have about the impacts of smartphones on children?

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just someone curious about the long-term effects, we’d like to hear your questionsA quarter of three- and four-year-olds in the UK now own a smartphone, but the impact of that is still being understood. From endless scrolling to constant notifications, smartphones expose children not just to their friends and classmates, but to a world of advertising, influencers, and algorithms. But how is all of this shaping how children see themselves, relate to others, and develop emotionally?In a video series on our It’s Complicated Youtube channel, we’re speaking to experts to explore how smartphones might be affecting children’s mental health, attention, self-esteem and relationships. Are social apps making kids more anxious? What happens when children are targeted by ads that shape their sense of identity from a young age? What do we know, and what don’t we yet understand, about growing up in a world where you’re always online? Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Urgent Glastonbury warning over world's most contagious disease

Crowds of over 200,000 are expected to descend on Worthy Farm for one of the biggest music events of the year in just a little over two weeks.

Events

5 d. ago Brits battling sugar addiction and this is how much you should really be eating each day

The UK is in the midst of a sugar eating crisis, with health experts saying nine out of 10 kids guzzle more than the recommended amount which risks heart problems and diabetes later in life

Events

5 d. ago Do you know the symptoms of Hepatitis A? Signs as experts investigate rise in cases 'linked to supermarket'

Hepatitis A is a liver infection that is not common in the UK 🏥

Economics

5 d. ago Urgent warning over trendy Dubai chocolate, experts say it could be deadly

The delectable treat, which found fame on social media last year, contains a mix of pistachio and crispy kataifi pastry known as 'angel hair'.

Events

5 d. ago The UK is turning into a 'National Health State', experts say after Rachel Reeves' spending review

The Resolution Foundation warned that funding for the NHS was increasingly coming at the expense of other public services

Science

5 d. ago Now contraceptive pill taken by millions is linked to brain tumours

French researchers analysed data from over 8,000 women who had surgery for this form of tumour and compared this to the contraceptive they had been taking.

Politics

6 d. ago Trump’s EPA announces major rollbacks to power plant pollution limits

More than 200 health experts say regulatory proposals will lead to biggest increase in pollution in decadesUS power plants will be allowed to pollute nearby communities and the wider world with more unhealthy air toxins and an unlimited amount of planet-heating gases under new regulatory rollbacks proposed by Donald Trump’s administration, experts warned.The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled a plan on Wednesday that would repeal a landmark climate rule that aims to mostly eliminate greenhouse gases from power plants by the 2030s and would, separately, weaken another regulation that restricts power plants’ release of hazardous air pollutants such as mercury. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Eye expert reveals why you should wear sunglasses every time you step outside

A poll of 2,000 adults found just 36% wear shades when the skies are overcast, and only 24% wear them throughout the year.

Politics