Patients harmed as Covid pandemic brought NHS close to collapse, inquiry finds

Third report into the pandemic says patients and staff were failed as health service only just coped. Source link

Stay at home advice criticised and rules too tough – key findings from Covid report

An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk – what you need to know. Source link

Cutting sweet foods doesn’t reduce cravings or improve health

A new clinical trial found that adjusting how sweet a person’s diet is does not affect how much they enjoy sweet foods. Whether people ate more or less sweet-tasting items,…

Scientists discover tiny rocket engines inside malaria parasites

The malaria parasite is packed with tiny crystals that spin nonstop, a strange behavior that puzzled scientists for decades. Researchers have now discovered that these crystals are powered by the…

The best strength training plan might be simpler than you think

The first major update to resistance training recommendations in 17 years delivers a straightforward message. Even small amounts of resistance training can improve strength, increase muscle size, enhance power, and…

Health bosses can't confirm meningitis outbreak contained

Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs. Source link

New drug protects liver after intestinal surgery and boosts nutrient absorption

When sections of the small intestine become diseased or die, surgeons often must remove the damaged tissue. This procedure, known as a radical small bowel resection, can save lives. However,…

Better NHS care might have saved 58 babies, BBC finds

There are growing calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services in Oxford. Source link

This simple habit could help seniors live longer and stay independent

In Japan, many older adults rely on bicycles for daily transportation, far more than seniors in Europe or the United States. Earlier research has shown that people who cycle tend…

Why this ‘unprecedented’ outbreak isn’t another Covid

Meningitis typically occurs as isolated one-off cases, but the outbreak in Kent is being described as “unprecedented” because there have been 20 cases since the weekend. However, this infection requires…