The fertility rate in England and Wales has dropped to its lowest level since records began in the 1930s, new government data shows. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the total fertility rate – the average number of children a woman has in her lifetime – wasContinue Reading
GPs in England have reported a rise in cases of scabies, and have warned the public not to ignore an itchy rash which could be caused by the highly contagious skin infestation. Scabies is caused by a parasitic mite which burrows under the skin and lays eggs, which causes intenseContinue Reading
A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E coli bacteria that can cause serious illness and death. Particularly vulnerable are young children, older people, or those with weakened immune systems. About 50 people have fallen ill in the McDonald’s outbreak, andContinue Reading
GPs in England have reported a rise in cases of scabies, and have warned the public not to ignore an itchy rash which could be caused by the highly contagious skin infestation. Scabies is caused by a parasitic mite which burrows under the skin and lays eggs, which causes intenseContinue Reading
A new strain of Covid emerging in the UK is spreading as cases increase at a high rate, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. Called XEC, the strain is a combination of the KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 variants. Figures from the UKHSA show that the admission rate for patientsContinue Reading
Wholesale giant Costco has recalled more items as a slew of major retailers grapple with potential listeria contamination in their food products. The store joins other big grocers like Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Aldi, Walmart, HEB, and Target. Trader Joe’s recently recalled salads, a wrap, and other chicken products. Target recalledContinue Reading
Drake's Island in Plymouth Sound, Devon, is part of the UK's first national marine park. Artur Niedzwiedz/Shutterstock Nature protection, conservation and restoration is “not a trivial matter but key to human survival,” according to scientists quoted in a 2005 UN report. To demonstrate this, they developed the concept of “ecosystemContinue Reading
Being exposed to a diverse array of microbes in childhood helps 'train' the immune system. MNStudio/ Shutterstock With the popularity of CleanTok on social media, we’re constantly being reminded about how dirty everything around us is. But while you might feel you should disinfect every surface in your home orContinue Reading
GPs in England have reported a rise in cases of scabies, and have warned the public not to ignore an itchy rash which could be caused by the highly contagious skin infestation. Scabies is caused by a parasitic mite which burrows under the skin and lays eggs, which causes intenseContinue Reading
Jjay69/Shutterstock Asbestos may have been banned from use in the UK since 1999 but the hazardous material continues to pose a serious danger to the population. Low levels of asbestos are naturally present in the air, water and soil, which usually doesn’t cause people to become ill. However, regular exposureContinue Reading
