A mother whose baby was stillborn at 25 weeks is campaigning for new legal rights. Laura Gallazzi was 25 weeks pregnant when she unexpectedly went into labour in 2014. She was treated at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. Despite the fact that her baby was in a breech position, Laura’s doctor proceeded with a natural birth, […]
Cancer charities have called for an end to taxes on sunscreen to make products more affordable. Several UK charities, including Cancer Research UK, have joined forces to urge the government to scrap tax on sun creams and lotions to encourage people to protect their skin in the sun. Currently, sunscreen is categorised as a cosmetic […]
New national concussion guidelines are set to be introduced across grassroots sport. Under the new guidance, which will be applied across the UK, anyone who has suspected concussion will be advised to stop playing immediately and avoid exercise for at least 24 hours. Individuals should also take a 21-day break from competitive sport and contact […]
A small trial has suggested that short ‘activity snacks’ could be beneficial for those who suffer from type 1 diabetes. Researchers found that taking short, 3-minute breaks to walk around every 30 minutes helped to reduce blood sugar levels in those with type 1 diabetes. These brief breaks are known as activity snacks. Type 1 […]
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 […]