Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, A counterfeit Ozempic pen seized in London Health and science correspondent A global alert about fake versions of Ozempic – which has become popular as a way of losing weight – has been issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). The drug is sometimes known as a “skinny jab” despite […]
At least 86 people were admitted to hospital for E. coli symptoms linked to an outbreak thought to be caused by some pre-packed sandwiches containing lettuce, health officials have confirmed, external. The UK Health Security Agency says cases have slowed but a further 45 infections have been recorded, taking the total to 256. About 60 […]
A deal has been reached to provide NHS patients with continued access to crucial drugs that treat the life-limiting condition cystic fibrosis. Officials had previously disputed the price being charged by Vertex, the pharmaceutical company that makes the treatments. After a period of negotiation, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has now […]
Jim Reed Health reporter, BBC News Gentle shockwaves could regenerate the heart tissue of patients after bypass surgery, research suggests, external. A study of 63 people in Austria found those given the new treatment could walk further – and their hearts could pump more blood. “For the first time, we are seeing the heart muscle […]
Image source, Getty Images Philippa Roxby Health reporter, BBC News A simple blood test using artificial intelligence to predict Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms begin has been developed by researchers. They hope it can lead to a cheap, finger-prick test providing early diagnoses – and help find treatments to slow down the disease. Charity Parkinson’s […]
Image source, Alex SmithImage caption, Georgina, 16, is one of 601 children waiting for heart surgery in England Jane Deith and Alys Harte BBC File on 4 The number of children receiving treatment in private hospitals across the UK rose by almost a quarter last year to more than 46,000, according to new data seen […]
Image caption, Chemie-Leigh Lewis says Grayson is generally a “happy” child Jim Scott BBC News, North East and Cumbria Reporting from Houghton-le-Spring The mother of the “only person in the UK” living with the rare and fatal condition Arts Syndrome said she had to fight for “life-changing” medication for her baby son. Chemie-Leigh Lewis, from […]
Image caption, Danielle Harding said the implant had been life changing Alastair Fee Health Correspondent, BBC South A woman who suffered the debilitating effects of severe acid reflux has described a new implant as “amazing” and “life changing”. Danielle Harding, 30, could not eat without enduring severe coughing and pain because of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease […]
Image source, Carol McGachieImage caption, Carol McGachie has been left with a permanent feeling that her finger tips are burnt Angie Brown BBC Scotland, Edinburgh and East reporter Every night when Carol McGachie went to bed she felt like she was being hit by electric shocks. She would pace up and down while intense tingling […]
A third food manufacturer has recalled products over fears of possible contamination with E. coli. Manufacturer THIS! is recalling its plant-based chicken and bacon wrap, which is only sold at WH Smith. The Food Standards Agency (FSA), external said it was a “precautionary step” and E. coli “has not been detected in the product”. It […]
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