NHS body consulting on terminology for black, Asian and minority ethnic groups
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The NHS Race and Health Observatory is consulting with the public on how best to collectively refer to black, Asian and minority…
Why you should never use mouthwash straight after brushing your teeth
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Reading Time: < 1 minute A dentist has claimed that using mouthwash straight after brushing your teeth undoes the benefits of toothpaste and could lead to tooth decay. Read More
Don't work out too hard! Risk of fatal heart problem doubles if your exercise regime is too intense, study finds
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Intense exercise can double your risk of developing a potentially fatal heart problem, a study has found. Read More
Special protein can stop cancer spread
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Scientists have identified a specialised protein that stops tumour cells from entering the bloodstream and spreading to other parts of the body….
Vaccine Hesitancy – The Pfizer Kano Case
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Reading Time: < 1 minute In Kano State, Nigeria, vaccination hesitancy is not only driven by conspiracy theories or mistrust in science. Read More
Close to 300 people on oxygen machines as Tanzania records 408 new Covid-19 cases
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Tanzania has recorded 408 new Covid-19 cases since the third wave of the viral disease broke out across the globe, Health Minister…
New breast cancer scan is designed with women’s comfort in mind
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Lying in an MRI scanner is cold and noisy at the best of times, and if you’re being investigated for potential breast…
Hospital waiting lists could reach 13 million in coming months, health secretary warns
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The number of people waiting for NHS hospital treatment could reach 13 million in the months to come due to the COVID…
A woman with HIV took over 200 days to clear her Covid infection. Here’s why researchers are worried
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Reading Time: < 1 minute A case study suggests that people with HIV should be prioritised for Covid vaccination Read More
Mosquito bite warning as West Nile virus outbreak hits four states
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Reading Time: < 1 minute West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in at least six US states, and the insects have passed the virus along to humans in…