World’s first Oropouche virus deaths reported in Brazil
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrazil’s health ministry says the country has recorded the world’s first Oropouche virus deaths, with two women dying of the illness spread by infected…
Too many pills? How to talk to your doctor about reviewing what’s needed
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteSwallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, from young adults coping with anxiety to older adults managing…
Meta takes down huge numbers of ‘sextortion’ accounts on Instagram and Facebook
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMeta has taken down tens of thousands of accounts that were used for “sextortion” scams. Read More
Cost of England’s four biggest killer diseases could hit £86bn by 2050
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe cost of England’s four biggest killer diseases could rise to £86bn a year by 2050, prompting calls for a crackdown on…
England’s health watchdog ‘not fit for purpose’, says Wes Streeting
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWes Streeting has called England’s healthcare watchdog “not fit for purpose” after an interim report found significant failings were hampering its ability…
Man kicked in head by police officer has cyst on brain, lawyer says
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe man who was kicked in the head and stamped on by a police officer has a cyst on his brain, a…
I am a doctor: Here are five main reasons why you must book a GP appointment
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA doctor has shared five reasons a person must visit their GP as he addressed the current state of the NHS. Read More
Protest held in Manchester after video shows police officer kicking man in head at airport
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA protest has been held in Manchester city centre after footage circulating online showed man being kicked in the head by a…
Olympic Village 'runs out of FOOD': Team GB flies in emergency chefs after slamming 'inadequate' grub served up by the French - with chicken and eggs being rationed
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteTeam GB has had to fly out an extra emergency chef to the Paris Olympics to help cater for star athletes amid…
More than 100 people rescued after night adrift on high-speed ferry in Japan
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMore than 100 passengers have been rescued from a high-speed ferry in Japan that was adrift for over 20 hours after losing control…