Health
Image via: AHealthBlog
Image via: AHealthBlog
Image via: AHealthBlog
Image via: AHealthBlog
Image via: AHealthBlog
Image via: AHealthBlog
BBC Health News
-
UK Covid infections rise as Delta variant dominates
There is some regional variation in infection rates and some good news on vaccine efficacy. -
Are Asia's Covid 'winners' entering shaky new territory?
The places that were best at keeping Covid at bay are now struggling with their exit strategies. -
Covid: Disruption to surgery 'will affect millions'
There were 1.5 million fewer procedures in 2020 than expected, a study in England and Wales suggests. -
Man from Windsor to have 'record-breaking' kidneys removed
Warren Higgs says doctors believe he might have the heaviest kidneys in the world. -
Covid: All adults able to book coronavirus vaccination in England
People aged 18 and over are being invited to make an appointment for their first vaccination. -
Christian Eriksen: Defibrillator sales soar after Denmark footballer's collapse
The device - which gives a high-energy electric shock to the heart - helped save the player's life. -
Paul Lamb: Assisted suicide campaigner dies aged 65
Paul Lamb leaves a "fierce legacy" of fighting for patients and the right to die, supporters say. -
Why does my hay fever seem so bad this year?
Some people are saying their symptoms are worse than ever - but can that be the case? -
UK aid cuts risk millions of lives, warns World Health Organization
It leaves millions of the world’s poorest at risk from “neglected tropical diseases”, says agency. -
Covid: NHS Wales under 'substantial pressure' amid backlog
Almost 600,000 people are on Welsh hospital waiting lists, almost 30% up on pre-pandemic levels. -
Covid: Children aged 12-17 unlikely to be offered vaccine in UK
Some groups of children may be vaccinated - but not all, the UK's vaccine experts are expected to say. -
Living with obesity: The people who are hard-wired to store fat
Specialist health professionals say obesity should be regarded as a complex illness, and people with the condition shouldn't be blamed for it. -
Cardiac arrest survival chances are improved by study
The study could lead to changes in how life-saving treatment is administered in hospital. -
Another life-saving Covid treatment found
Monoclonal antibody therapy, given by drip, can save some of the sickest hospital patients. -
Covid: Epidemic growing across England, says study
The rollout of jabs to younger people is key to reducing further spread, researchers say. -
Boy, 9, writes plea to PM for epileptic brother's cannabis treatment
Thomas Braun's younger brother has up to 100 epileptic seizures a day. -
Covid vaccine to be compulsory for England care home staff
The health secretary says it is a "sensible and reasonable step” and could be extended to the NHS. -
Covid: Deaf campaigner takes legal action over No 10 briefings
The government is accused of breaching the Equality Act by failing to provide sign language interpreters. -
Christian Eriksen: What can cause a cardiac arrest?
Athletes can be more at risk because of stress on their hearts, but they can happen to anyone at any time. -
Self-harm warning signs can appear decade earlier
Even at age five, some children are more likely to self-harm than their classmates. -
Headache and runny nose linked to Delta variant
People may need to be on the lookout for different Covid symptoms, according to researchers. -
Covid: Lockdown easing in England delayed to 19 July
Most remaining curbs on social contact will continue - but the cap on wedding guests will be lifted. -
‘I got PTSD after witnessing my daughter’s birth’
After the distressing birth of his daughter, Elliott Rae struggled with post traumatic stress disorder. -
Lockdown easing: Four numbers to look for ahead of the 21 June decision
The key numbers that offer clues as to whether "freedom day" will proceed as planned on 21 June. -
My beautician saved my life from deadly skin cancer
Seonag was unaware she had a "mark" on the back of her thigh when she went for a Mother's Day massage. -
Covid: How is Europe lifting lockdown restrictions?
A third Covid wave hit much of Europe hard but now gradually lockdowns are being eased. -
Covid-19: Could a third wave change 21 June plans in England?
Rising coronavirus cases have called the planned 21 June relaxing of rules in England into question. -
How significant is a day without Covid deaths?
There have been no coronavirus deaths announced today - is this a moment for celebration? -
Angry, upset, relieved - Covid bereaved families on Cummings claims
After Dominic Cummings' testimony on Wednesday, some bereaved by the pandemic are asking: what if? -
Does the UK have highest Covid death toll in Europe?
The total is the largest but for deaths per 100,000 people the UK is no longer top. -
Covid: What do over-18s need to know about the vaccine?
The vaccine rollout is now available for younger adults. What do they need to know about getting jabbed? -
How many cases in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area. -
What are the India, Brazil, South Africa and UK variants?
UK coronavirus cases are rising due to a variant first identified in India that spreads more easily. -
Covid: What's the roadmap for lifting lockdown?
Coronavirus restrictions are staying in place because of concerns about the Delta variant. -
Coronavirus: When can we stop wearing face masks or face coverings?
Wearing a face covering is currently a legal requirement in many places, but could the rules change as lockdown eases further? -
Covid: When will I get the vaccine?
Over 40s in England and Scotland can have their second dose after eight weeks instead of 12. -
How do we know Covid vaccines are safe?
Busting myths and explaining the facts around vaccines. -
Coronavirus: Who has been shielding and why?
Shielding in England is ending on 31 March. -
South Africa coronavirus variant: What is the risk?
Why experts are concerned about the emergence of this particular new version of coronavirus. -
Coronavirus: What it does to the body
What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated? -
Support bubbles: How do they work and who is in yours?
Some people across the UK have been able to form "support bubbles" or "extended households". -
How to get a Covid test
Everyone in England and Scotland is being encouraged to take rapid coronavirus tests regularly. -
All you need to know on the coronavirus
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus. -
Coronavirus: Intensive care and other key terms explained
Use our tool to check the meaning of key words and phrases associated with the Covid-19 outbreak. -
Coronavirus: What is the risk to men over 50?
While most people will have mild symptoms and recover quickly, some are more prone to getting sick. -
Coronavirus: Do face masks actually work?
With face masks in high demand, we look at whether they really can protect people from the virus. -
Ros Atkins On… How the Delta variant took hold in the UK
Ros Atkins traces back the story of the Delta variant and how it delayed the UK’s reopening plans. -
Bereaved dad Mark King demonstrates how to use a defibrillator
Mark King’s 12-year-old son died after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. -
What are the Delta variant symptoms?
The Delta variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, has changed how the virus is spreading. -
Ex-England captain Mike Tindall reunites with dad with Parkinson's
The year Mike Tindall won the Rugby World Cup was the same year his father received his diagnosis. -
The gay men who can donate blood in the UK for the first time
Gay couple Oscar and Xavier donate blood for the first time after rules change across most of the UK.
Complementary Medicine
"Learn the form, but seek the formless. Hear the soundless. Learn it all, then forget it all. Learn The Way, then find your own way."
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/The_Forbidden_Kingdom
(Note: Administrators you can edit here or manage your settings . Other actions include manage themes, adding a page, or managing your menus.)