A rare, deadly, flesh-eating bacteria is on the rise in Japan, with hundreds of people infected. Over 1,000 cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) were reported in Japan in the first six months of 2024, surpassing the total number recorded last year in the country. The disease is predominantlyContinue Reading
Sneezing is normally a protective mechanism that keeps potentially harmful things out of our respiratory system. ShotPrime Studio/ Shutterstock If you were to envision the kind of accident that would cause a person’s bowels to explode out of their body, you might imagine some sort of gruesome stabbing or grislyContinue Reading
Long-term care dominates but we're also spending more on self-funding care such as physios. PanuShot/Shutterstock The NHS is, once again, a central plank of pre-election debate and given the public’s views on the future of the NHS, waiting times and staffing numbers are being rightly scrutinised. Less attention, however, isContinue Reading
A woman who claims she was raped by her sex coach says her eight-year fight for justice has exposed gaps in the UK’s “broken” system, amid fears rogue therapists are working unchecked. Ella Janneh was awarded more than £200,000 in damages on Wednesday after taking out a civil claim allegingContinue Reading
At least 86 people infected with E. coli were rushed to hospital in the recent outbreak likely triggered by pre-packaged sandwiches, health officials have confirmed. The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 256 in the UK, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said in its latest update. ItContinue Reading
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock The neurotransmitter dopamine is commonly known for its role in brain networks regulating pleasure and reward. But many people with disorders that affect the dopamine system, such as Parkinson’s disease or schizophrenia, also struggle with social abilities. These include recognising or understanding the emotions and mentalContinue Reading
People who put a lot of effort and money into fantasy football could have worse mental health than those who use it less, research suggests. A new study found more experienced players suffered less anxiety than those who were less experienced, but could have more mental health concerns depending onContinue Reading
A rare gene mutation could hold the key to slowing down or even preventing early-onset Alzheimer’s. Scientists claimed the variant had a “protective” effect on people destined to develop the disease. Researchers discovered that having one copy of the “Christchurch” gene meant these high-risk people showed signs of dementia fourContinue Reading
Access to NHS dentistry is one of the top four issues ahead of the forthcoming 2024 general election, according to a recent YouGov survey. This level of public concern has clearly filtered through to the main political parties, with dentistry included in each of the manifestos. It is perhaps unsurprisingContinue Reading
The NHS winter crisis and “abysmal” corridor care won’t be fixed immediately under a Labour government, Wes Streeting has admitted. The shadow health secretary said if his party is voted in, Labour won’t have a “magic wand” but committed to meeting long-missed A&E targets within the next five years. SpeakingContinue Reading
