What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. Source link

Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition 'hell' – but doctors can't agree it exists

Some think it’s a severe case of eczema. Others say it’s a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma. Source link

The Food Chain – How to eat more fibre (and why you should!)

Available for over a year Food Chain presenter Ruth Alexander was confident that she was eating a healthy diet, in particular, a diet that included enough fibre. But it turns…

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat – inquiry report

Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but small minority harmed need better support, says report. Source link

Senior midwife Donna Ockenden to lead Sussex maternity review

Streeting said: “It was really important that we get this review up and running, that it has the confidence of families who’ve campaigned really hard to get to today, and…

Covid jabs huge success, but work needed on trust in vaccines – key findings from Covid report

Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue. Source link

Scientists remove “zombie” cells and reverse liver damage in mice

UCLA scientists have uncovered a harmful group of immune cells that quietly builds up in aging tissues and in the livers of people with fatty liver disease. When these cells…

AI identifies early risk patterns for skin cancer

Researchers analyzed registry data covering the entire adult population of Sweden to explore new ways of identifying melanoma risk. The dataset included information such as age, sex, medical diagnoses, medication…

Scientists discover gene that helps the brain repair itself

A genetic adaptation that allows animals such as yaks and Tibetan antelopes to survive in thin air may also point to a new way to repair nerve damage in humans.…

This cheap drug could help people with type 1 diabetes use less insulin

A new clinical trial led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research suggests that metformin, a widely used and inexpensive drug for type 2 diabetes, could help people with type…