Category : Public Health


West Midlands Under 74-Hour Cold Health Alert

A yellow cold health alert has been issued for the West Midlands, lasting 74 hours from Friday morning. Authorities urge residents to prepare and check on vulnerable individuals.

NHSBT Art Campaign in Brixton Aims to Increase Blood Donors

NHS Blood and Transplant partners with artist Rizzy Akanji Amole to host a blood typing event in Brixton, using creative expression to address sickle cell needs and encourage donor sign-ups from Black and mixed heritage communities.

Pensioner Dies After Suspected Cholera Case in Nuneaton

An elderly man in his 80s has died at George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton after testing positive for a non-toxigenic strain of Vibrio cholerae, marking a rare suspected cholera case in the UK for the first time in over a century.

Ramadan 2026 Health Tips: Expert Warnings and Advice

Medical professionals provide essential health guidance for Ramadan 2026, outlining who should avoid fasting, warning signs to monitor, and nutritional strategies for maintaining heart health during the holy month.

Vape Quitting Hack Costs Less Than £1

A woman reveals how she stayed vape-free for over six months using flavoured water in a Stanley bottle, a simple alternative costing under £1 that has gained praise online.

Parents Urged to Check Baby Formula in UK Alert

The Food Standards Authority issues a 'do not use' alert for specific Danone and Nestlé baby formula batches over cereulide contamination risks, advising immediate checks and returns.

NHS RSV Vaccine for Over-80s from April 2026

A major NHS vaccination change will see all adults aged 80 and over, plus care home residents, offered the RSV jab from April 1, 2026, to protect against serious respiratory illness.

Hobbycraft Kit Recall Over Asbestos Risk

Parents are warned about a Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit sold from 2023 to 2026, which may contain asbestos. The Office for Product Safety and Standards advises immediate disposal.

3 Rice Changes to Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes

A man with type-1 diabetes shares three expert cooking methods to modify rice consumption, helping diabetics avoid dangerous glucose spikes through soaking, boiling, and grain selection.

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