Category : Health

Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide

It comes as the World Health Organization warns of deaths and cases increasing at a "worrying rate".

Pregnant women should be offered Covid vaccine

The UK's vaccine advisers encourage them to discuss the risks and benefits with their doctor.

Pregnant women should be offered a Covid vaccine

The UK's vaccine advisers encourage them to discuss the risks and benefits with their doctor.

Covid vaccine advice for pregnant women firmed up

They should be offered a jab in line with their age group, the UK's vaccine advisers recommend.

Covid-19: Pandemic funeral services not what people 'deserve'

Gary Stewart's wife Jude died in January, but the pandemic meant restrictions on the funeral service.

Student's heart failure linked to 'excessive' energy drinks

The 21-year-old university student spent 58 days in hospital, including in intensive care.

Families need cannabis prescriptions support, say MPs and peers

Politicians complain that solely three NHS scripts have been issued because the regulation modified in 2018.

Puberty blockers: NHS to set up independent review group

The group will assess the prescription of puberty blockers for under-16s, NHS England says.

Human cells grown in monkey embryos spark ethical debate

Scientists confirm they have made "chimera" embryos from long-tailed macaques and humans.

Brain clots 'more likely' with Covid infection than vaccine

A rapid review of US patients says people being vaccinated should be reassured by the findings.

Tipping Point: Woman has voice reconstructed thanks to ITV show appearance

Helen Whitelaw appeared on Tipping Point before Motor Neurone Disease rendered her speechless.

4.7 million waiting for operations in England

The February figures show the numbers waiting over a year for surgery continued to rise sharply.

Covid: 'Getting the vaccine in Ramadan helps others'

Many Muslims are welcoming pop-up clinics to support the vaccination programme during Ramadan.

Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content

Some users said they were offered "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" by the search feature.

Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression

A study of 59 people compared the drug with a conventional antidepressant.