Nurses are set to strike over the May bank holiday after the Royal College of Nurses rejected the latest pay offer from the government. Members of the Royal College of Nurses Union voted against the pay offer, which was accepted by members of the Unison union. The ongoing dispute means that RCN nurses will go […]
Health bosses have suggested that a new wave of strikes could lead to the cancellation of up to 250,000 appointments. The NHS Confederation has warned that the strikes, which involve junior doctors and begin on Tuesday 11th April, will cause widespread disruption to patients. The strikes will last for four days. Dr Layla McCay, director […]
NHS England is launching a spring Covid booster programme to protect the most vulnerable. From April 5th 2023, people with the highest risk of developing serious symptoms will be eligible for a spring booster injection. It is estimated that around 5 million people in England will be invited to have a booster dose, including those […]
A new study suggests that giving babies peanut butter can cut the risk of nut allergies. Researchers have discovered that feeding peanut butter to babies aged between 4 and 6 months old can reduce the risk of peanut allergies by over 70%. Scientists believe that giving babies tiny amounts of peanut butter during the weaning […]
A trial to test a new device for people with Tourette’s syndrome has produced positive results. The Neupulse device, which is worn on the wrist, was developed by researchers at Nottingham University. It is designed to lower the intensity and frequency of tics using electrical impulses. Trials of the new wrist device have shown positive […]
New research has linked insomnia to an increased risk of heart attacks. A review published in the journal, Clinical Cardiology, suggests that people who experience insomnia are up to 69% more likely to suffer from a heart attack than those who don’t have sleep troubles. Researchers analysed data from nine studies, which involved over 153,000 […]
A safety review into an ingredient commonly found in nasal decongestant products has been launched. Experts are investigating products that contain pseudoephedrine over concerns about an increased risk of side effects that affect the blood vessels that supply the brain, including spasms, which restrict blood flow. There is a very low risk, according to regulators, […]
The Welsh Government is considering introducing a ban on unhealthy meal deals and multi-buy offers in a bid to tackle rising obesity rates. Following a public consultation and conversations with industry representatives, the government is currently exploring potential next steps as part of a plan to reduce rates of obesity. A spokesperson for the government […]
Boots is to stock a controversial weight loss injection made popular by celebrities. The high street chemist will sell Wegovy, a weight loss drug, which has hit the headlines due to its celebrity following, which includes billionaire Elon Musk. The injection will be available on prescription, with Boots offering the full prescribing and dispensary service. […]
Free HIV home tests will be available in England this week in a bid to boost testing rates, which have dropped since the pandemic. As part of a government campaign to encourage more people to get tested for HIV, people in England will be able to order a free home test, which gives a result […]