Category : Health

China says no 'unusual or novel pathogens' after WHO queries respiratory outbreaks

Beijing tells the WHO it found no "unusual or novel pathogens" in the cases involving children.

Covid: Lack of trust in government adversely affected minorities - Badenoch

The business secretary tells the Covid inquiry some minority groups did not trust the government.

Hep C: More than 70% of Bristolians 'know nothing' of virus

Keith Hathaway, from Bristol, is promoting awareness of blood-borne viruses such as Hepatitis C.

Covid inquiry: Van-Tam family received 'unexpected' death threats

Former medical adviser tells the UK Covid inquiry he considered stepping down over safety fears.

Climate change: Rise in Google searches around ‘anxiety’

Studies suggest women are more affected by the issue than men.

Kent GPs facing imminent crisis, says survey

A survey of dozens of staff says an increase in funding and a reduction of paperwork is needed.

Can writing a diary protect your mental health?

Sir Patrick Vallance's "brain dumps" morphed into damning public critiques - but are diaries therapeutic?

Covid inquiry: First lockdown imposed a bit too late - Whitty

But England's chief medical officer tells Covid inquiry government had no good options at the time.

Concern over delay to abortion clinic buffer zones

Campaigners accuse ministers of kicking plans to prevent protests outside clinics into the long grass.

Watch for measles, UK doctors told, as vaccine rate dips

Vaccination is at a 10-year low, leaving some children unprotected and risking outbreaks, experts say.

Scientists not consulted on Eat Out to Help Out - Sir Patrick Vallance

Sir Patrick Vallance tells of threats to him and his family, as he criticises a "lack of leadership".

Brazilian butt-lift surgery death prompts Turkey-UK meeting

A minister responds to a coroner over the death of Melissa Kerr, who died during surgery in Turkey.

Covid inquiry: What has Sir Patrick Vallance said in his diaries?

The UK's chief scientific adviser during Covid recorded his thoughts most evenings in handwritten notes.

Most NHS maternity units not safe enough, says regulator

The NHS watchdog says the findings are the worst in England since focused inspections began in 2018.

Weight loss injection hype fuels online black market

Doctors warn drugs from unregulated sources could contain potentially toxic ingredients.