Health officials in Massachusetts say that they have detected a strain of gonorrhea in two individuals that has shown a reduced response to multiple antibiotics. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health made the announcement on Thursday. Officials said that this marks the
The audience for this Thursday’s Question Time erupted in laughter following host Fiona Bruce’s retort to a panellist’s words. Health minister Will Quince told the BBC audience he “regularly” meets with unions, to which Ms Bruce responded: “What, to talk about pay?”
A health alert has been issued for vulnerable patients as the temperatures across the UK are set to plunge to -3C. On Wednesday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued a level three cold weather alert for all of England until 9
A blogger died due to neglect, an inquest has concluded, after she was able to purchase and ingest poison sent to her from a Russian seller. Beth Matthews, 26, collapsed and died in front of staff at the Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal
As they grow older, many Americans begin to think about the best time to retire. Yet a new study throws some warning signs around that decision — as retiring early could actually worsen people’s health. A recent paper published in the Journal
These disgusting photos show exactly why a Chinese takeaway had to be shut down immediately by council officers. Kensington Takeaway in Liverpool, Merseyside, was hit with more than £6,000 in fines and court costs after an inspection by Liverpool City Council. Environmental
Britain’s oldest lorry driver is set to continue working for another year after passing a health check. Brian Wilson, 90, began his career as a lorry driver in 1953 when he started delivering petrol for Esso. Now 70 years later, the father-of-four
Zimbabwe has brought in a law that bans health workers such as nurses and doctors from prolonged strikes, imposing punishments of up to six months in jail for defiant workers or union leaders, state-run media and a government spokesman said Wednesday. The
The NHS is facing increased pressure this winter as a result of staff shortages and the twindemic of Covid and flu cases, in addition to the longstanding issues of funding, patient backlog, and lack of social care places. Many Britons are now seeking
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from a Cincinnati hospital about a week after he suffered cardiac arrest on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Physicians at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center revealed Monday that Hamlin was