Winter virus vaccine rolled out for pregnant women and elderly
For the first time women who are at least 28 weeks' pregnant will be offered the vaccine, which can protect newborns.
Health
Pre-teen girls using beauty products from social media can cause premature aging and permanent scars
Girls as young as 8 are turning up at dermatologists’ offices with rashes, chemical burns and other allergic reactions to products not intended for children’s sensitive skin.
Gyms to display cancer message stickers
The NHS initiative, promoting body awareness, aims to get more people diagnosed early.
Use suncream you know, warns mum after boy’s surgery
A family say they want to warn others about the risks of buying unfamiliar suncream abroad.
Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest
New studies suggest the weight loss drug could be used to treat a range of issues, including heart failure.
Plan for workplace health checks to curb heart disease
The government hopes the new scheme will save lives and help ease the pressure on the NHS.
What is the plan to give polio vaccines to children in Gaza
Pauses to fighting will allow hundreds of thousands of Gaza children to be vaccinated against polio.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Hospices planning cuts to jobs and beds
Five hospices caring for terminally ill people say they must cut staff because of financial pressures.
Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan
The prime minister says his government is looking at tougher rules to reduce the burden on the NHS.
