Category : Health

Covid: How a £20 gadget could save lives

Doctors say people should buy a pulse oximeter to monitor their oxygen levels at home.

Covid: Nearly 2m UK people got first Covid vaccine in last week

Around 200 vaccines are being given every minute, the health secretary tells the Commons.

Covid: Nearly 2m people got first Covid vaccine in last week

Around 200 vaccines are being given every minute, the health secretary tells the Commons.

Covid: Infections 'must be brought down' to help NHS

Researchers warn that unless something changes, hospitals will continue facing significant pressure.

Covid: England's virus levels 'may have risen' in January

Researchers warn that unless something changes, hospitals will continue to face significant pressure.

Covid: 'No evidence' virus levels decreasing in England

Infection rates may have risen over the first 10 days of the latest lockdown, researchers suggests.

Joe believes playing video games helps his mental health

Many argue the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to gaming and mental health

Covid: Israel vaccine fears 'out of context and inaccurate'

Israel is likely to be the first country to see an impact from vaccination - but it is still too early.

Rollout of daily testing of close contacts paused in schools

Health officials say more work is needed to understand its benefits since the emergence of a new variant.

Rollout of daily testing of close contacts paused in English schools

More work is needed to understand its benefits in schools in England given the new variant, health officials say.

Cannock mum developed cancer after wrong smear result

A hospital apologises to Rachael Foley after she underwent a hysterectomy following the error.

Birmingham and Nottinghamshire trusts offer 24-hour Covid vaccines

The vaccines will be offered to existing high-priority groups and hospital staff on night shifts.

NHS child gender clinic rated 'inadequate' by inspectors

Services and waiting times must improve at the NHS's child gender-identity service, inspectors say.

NHS Tavistock child gender clinic rated 'inadequate'