Full list of sites to get Mpox vaccine as NHS expands rollout in England after eighth confirmed case
The NHS has ramped up efforts to protect Brits from the Mpox virus by announcing twelve new vaccination sites will open across England.
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Why scratching that itch can give health benefits - but also be bad for you
If scratching an itch feels so good, why do scientists say it’s so bad?
‘Much-needed hope’ as CRISPR gene editing therapy recommended for sickle cell disease
Some with severe sickle cell disease in England will now be able to access landmark CRISPR gene editing therapy, according to new health guidelines which were hailed as marking a “significant shift” in treatment for the blood disorder.
NHS issues ‘worrying’ norovirus warning as hospital cases in England soar to record highs
Hospitals in England are facing their highest number of norovirus cases this winter as the outbreak intensifies.
Woman taken to court after RSPCA officer noticed 'significant' issues with tragic pet dog immediately
A woman has been banned from keeping animals after her pet dog was left to live with a chronic skin disease. Emma Conway had been visited at her Westhoughton home in May last year, after the RSPCA received reports about a dog with a skin issue.
Scientists warn risk of human bird flu pandemic is rising
After England reported its first case of bird flu this week, concerns were raised about the possibility of an avian flu pandemic.
New case of mpox detected in the UK after ‘concerning’ surge in cases in Uganda
A new case of Mpox has been confirmed in the UK, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.
Bird flu symptoms in humans after case confirmed in UK
After cases of bird flu skyrocketed last week, a rare human case of avian flu has been confirmed in England.