Up to 100,000 newborn babies in England are to be screened for dozens of genetic conditions as part of “world-leading research” in the NHS. The Generation Study, led by Genomics England in partnership with NHS England, will see newborn babies offered whole genome sequencing using their blood samples, which areContinue Reading
One million adults in England now vape despite never being regular smokers, a new health study suggests, as calls are heightened for tougher regulations on packaging and flavours. Before 2021, the proportion of not regular smokers who vaped in England was low, at an average of 0.5 per cent betweenContinue Reading
Online and video GP appointments hit an all-time high with one in 20 patients seen virtually in August, new analysis reveals. Senior doctors said remote consultations are “often more convenient” for patients, but they work to ensure requests for face-to-face appointments are respected. They also claim the “issue is notContinue Reading
A top NHS boss has called out a “predatory” surgeon who was sanctioned by regulators for sexually harassing colleagues and trainees. Amanda Pritchard, NHS England chief executive, has condemned the “appalling behaviour” of Oxford University Hospital-based surgeon Mr James Gilbert, who was found to have sexually harassed four female colleagues.Continue Reading
Many TikTok users say using this iron fish has helped with their iron deficiency. LIFEintern/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-NC-SA Iron deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies in the world. While eating iron-rich foods is the best way to tackle an iron deficiency, some users on social mediaContinue Reading
A group of doctors have urged Wes Streeting to intervene over claims medical schools are failing to tackle sexual assault and harassment of students. Surviving in Scrubs, a campaign group representing doctors who’ve faced sexual violence in medicine, has called on the health secretary to force dozens of medical schoolsContinue Reading
SeventyFour/Shutterstock Chemotherapy is powerful cancer medication – but it can also be a very challenging treatment. It works by killing fast-growing cancer cells but kills healthy cells too, so it’s important to know how to care for your body during and after therapy. Some of my research has focused onContinue Reading
Researchers in the UK have developed a new handheld scanner which they hope will transform cancer and arthritis diagnosis. The device can generate highly detailed 3D images in just seconds, paving the way for them to be used in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potentialContinue Reading
Health officials have raised the alarm over a drop in flu vaccine uptake after data showed 18,000 deaths associated with the illness over the past two years. Eligible people are now being urged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from winter viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) which hospitalises tensContinue Reading
The family of a promising footballer who died suddenly aged just 13 have spoken of their “incredibly difficult” loss as part of a new campaign to raise awareness about cardiac arrests among young people. Jamie Skinner died without warning after collapsing while playing a game of football in Edinburgh, showingContinue Reading
