January 28, 2025
Health & Fitness
January 28, 2025
Keep assisted dying laws simple, says Whitty
England’s chief medical officer Prof Sir Chris Whitty has urged MPs to not overly complicate assisted dying laws if they are to introduce it. Giving evidence to a committee of MPs, he said the
January 28, 2025
The $8 Billion Children’s Vaccine Fund Kennedy Wou…
If confirmed by the Senate to be the nation’s health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would have vast powers over immunization policies for children and adults. Source link
January 28, 2025
When ‘Cancer’ Gets in the Way of Treatment
Some oncologists suggest that, for certain early cancers not at risk of spreading, the term “cancer” should be avoided. Source link
January 28, 2025
Mia Shay St Hilaire died from a severe reaction to…
A 12-year-old girl died after drinking a milkshake made in an unwashed blender at a cafe in south-east London. Mia St Hilaire had a tree nut allergy and had a severe reaction after her
January 28, 2025
Coca-cola recalls drinks in Europe over safety con…
Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe because they contain “higher levels” of a chemical called chlorate. The firm said in a statement that the recall was focused on Belgium, Luxembourg,
January 28, 2025
Sunderland Parkinson’s patient ‘feels …
Sharon Barbour BBC North East & Cumbria health correspondent BBC Kevin Hill said he is able to go for days now without thinking about his Parkinson’s A man fitted with a pioneering, computer-controlled brain
January 28, 2025
For Children in Rural Mozambique, the Future Comes…
One doctor is showing nurses, teachers and parents how to spot eye problems, many of which can be easily treated. Surgery, and even just glasses, can be life-changing, and keep kids in school. Source
January 28, 2025
PM Shehbaz Sharif orders healthcare overhaul in Is…
A medic is seen working inside an intensive care unit in this undated image. — AFP PM asks health ministry to expedite work on medical complex. He also directs to begin process of charter
January 28, 2025