Category : Public Health


MPs Demand BBL Ban After Birmingham Mum's Death

A parliamentary committee calls for an immediate ban on dangerous Brazilian butt lift procedures following the death of Birmingham mother Tryce Harry, highlighting unregulated 'wild west' industry practices.

NHS Fraud Duo Avoid Jail After £60k Scam

A former paramedic and recruitment consultant have received suspended sentences for defrauding the NHS of over £60,000 through falsified timesheets, following an investigation by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority.

Tesco Recalls Grape and Berry Medley Over Salmonella

Tesco has urgently recalled specific packs of its Grape and Berry Medley after detecting Salmonella contamination. Customers are advised to check for affected items with 'use by' dates of February 16 or 17, 2026, and return them for a full refund.

NHS Urges 999 Call for Four Diabetes Symptoms

The NHS is urging the public to watch for four specific symptoms of type 1 diabetes, known as the 'four Ts', and to contact a GP or call 999 immediately if they appear, as the condition can be fatal if left untreated.

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.

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