44 h. ago Wes Streeting issues 'don't strike' appeal to NHS staff before crunch union talks

Nurses and other NHS staff have seen their 3.6% pay rise this year swallowed up by inflation - Health Secretary Wes Streeting explains why they should accept it

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51 h. ago Time this week children should not be allowed to play outside

The UK is set for another heatwave this week and the NHS has issued advice on when children should not be allowed to play outside - and when parents should worry

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5 d. ago Brits issued urgent vaccine warning as cases of virus taking over China confirmed in UK

Foshan city in China is bearing the brunt of this mosquito-borne virus, which triggers fever and severe joint pain that can linger for years after infection, as Brits have also been warned

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6 d. ago ‘Horrific’: report reveals abuse of pregnant women and children at US Ice facilities

Report from senator Jon Ossoff’s office found 510 credible reports of human rights abuses since Trump’s inaugurationA new report has found hundreds of reported cases of human rights abuses in US immigration detention centers.The alleged abuses uncovered include deaths in custody, physical and sexual abuse of detainees, mistreatment of pregnant women and children, inadequate medical care, overcrowding and unsanitary living conditions, inadequate food and water, exposure to extreme temperatures, denial of access to attorneys, and child separation. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago NHS issues vaccination warning for pregnant women over dangerous virus currently surging in Australia

The health service has warned that cases of RSV, a leading cause of infant mortality, are steadily rising in some parts of England

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8 d. ago New NHS fat jab guidance issued as top doctor says it's 'crucial'

The obesity medication is being used by thousands of people in the UK but new recommendations have been issued including for those taking Wegovy and Mounjaro

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8 d. ago What is RSV? The main cause of hospital admissions for children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of death among babies

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8 d. ago NHS warns serious virus 'rampant in Australia' is coming to UK as cases surge

The NHS has warned that people should be on the lookout for a serious virus with the most vulnerable getting vaccinations

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8 d. ago Urgent warning over virus dangerous to newborns as cases surge abroad

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of death among babies

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8 d. ago UK warning issued over 'serious' virus after winter surge in Australia

RSV is a leading cause of infant mortality around the world and a main cause of child hospitalisations every year

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8 d. ago Warning over virus dangerous to newborns and elderly after surge in Australia

Officials have urged pregnant women to get the RSV jab.

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8 d. ago Brits warned over virus dangerous to newborns and elderly after surge

The Australian winter is often a good predictor of how viruses will spread in England, according to NHS officials as pregnant women were urged to get the RSV vaccine to protect their newborn children

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3 w. ago Exposure to a mix of pesticides raises risk of pregnancy complications, study suggests

Research looks at health impacts of being exposed to multiple pesticides versus just one substanceExposure to multiple pesticides increases the chances of pregnancy complications compared to exposure to just one pesticide, new peer-reviewed research suggests. The findings raise new questions about the safety of exposure to widely used pesticides and herbicides in food and agricultural communities.The study, which bio-monitored pregnant women in a heavily agricultural state in Argentina, adds to recent-but-limited evidence pointing to heightened dangers in mixtures of pesticides. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago RSV jab in pregnancy can ‘significantly’ cut baby’s infection risk, study says

Vaccinating pregnant women against RSV will ‘significantly’ reduce the risk their babies being hospitalised

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3 w. ago Influencer Nara Smith slammed for 'negligence' for 'dangerous' act while pregnant

Influencer Nara Smith has shocked fans after revealing she was drinking raw milk - a 'dangerous' choice for pregnant women. A leading nutritionist warns of the potential harms of drinking unpasteurised dairy

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3 w. ago Pregnant influencer accuses boyfriend of cheating on her with OVER 25 women

A pregnant fitness influencer has gone viral on social media for accusing her boyfriend of serial cheating.

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3 w. ago NHS Forth Valley face court action threat over continued FOI issues

The health board have been issued with an "action plan" to resolve ongoing issues with waiting times on compliance with Freedom of Information requests - or face being possible action at the Court of Session.

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4 w. ago Falling vaccination rates leave millions of children at risk, experts warn

More than 30m children worldwide not fully immunised for MMR and UK ranks worst in G7, WHO and Unicef sayMillions of children worldwide are at growing risk of serious illness and death due to declining infant vaccination rates, experts have warned, while the UK ranks worst of major western economies for MMR immunisation.Figures released by the World Health Organization and Unicef show that more than 30 million children worldwide are not fully immunised against measles, mumps and rubella and 14.3 million children have not received a single routine infant vaccination. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago UK worst in G7 for MMR jab rates, as 30m children worldwide not fully immunised

More than 14m children globally have not had single routine jab as figures show less than 90% of those eligible in UK had first MMR last yearMillions of children worldwide are at growing risk of serious illness and death due to declining infant vaccination rates, experts have warned, while the UK ranks worst of major western economies for MMR immunisation.Figures released by the World Health Organization and Unicef show that more than 30 million children worldwide are not fully immunised against measles, mumps and rubella and 14.3 million children have not received a single routine infant vaccination. Continue reading...

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