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15 million excess deaths worldwide were caused by …

Almost 15 million global excess deaths by the end of 2021 were caused by COVID, according to figures released by the World Health Organisation. It estimates a total of 336.8 million life-years

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Mental health: World faces a 'global crisis' over depression and

(6 days ago) WebThe pandemic, the study says, has created additional challenges, with "social isolation, bereavement, uncertainty, hardship, and limited access to healthcare …

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Thousands of NHS contractors face missing out on pay rise

(3 days ago) Web2 days ago · Some health leaders are warning of a "two-tier system" unless all health staff are recognised fairly. Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: …

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Little-known STI may increase the risk of cervical cancer in women

(4 days ago) WebThe study of almost half a million women found that of those who had TV their risk of developing HPV was 79% more likely. But while high-risk HPV is responsible …

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COVID-19: Do face masks work

(6 days ago) WebAn international report published in The Lancet, which analysed data from 172 studies in 16 countries, found that by wearing a face mask there is just a 3% chance of …

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Diabetics forced to 'go it alone' as 7,000 excess deaths linked to

(3 days ago) WebA health department spokesperson said the NHS diabetes programme is the largest "of its kind in the world" and had "helped over 18,000 people avoid type 2 …

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New COVID variant 'could be the one to watch out for in 2023' …

(9 days ago) WebXBB has been found in at least 70 countries, according to the World Health Organisation, causing surges of infection in some parts of Asia, including India and …

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ITV News journalist Emily Morgan dies aged 45

(4 days ago) WebITV News journalist Emily Morgan dies aged 45. She was the channel's health and science editor, playing a key role in its coverage of the COVID pandemic. …

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Sleeping staff, patients on the roof

(9 days ago) WebHer son, in his early twenties, was being discharged, with immediate effect from the mental health unit Wotton Lawn in Gloucester, where he had been sectioned in …

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Aviva added more than 100,000 private health insurance

(7 days ago) WebAviva has benefitted from higher wages resulting in increased pension contributions and more people being attracted to "the benefits of private [health] cover", …

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Celine Dion reveals she is suffering from 'very rare' and incurable

(3 days ago) WebSinger Celine Dion has postponed tour dates planned for 2023, telling fans she has been struggling with health problems. The star has been diagnosed with stiff …

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'We cannot go on like this': NHS 'under unbearable strain' as at …

(7 days ago) WebA senior NHS boss says most of the health service is under "unbearable strain" as pressure mounts on the government to take action. Matthew Taylor, head of …

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Why is malaria so dangerous and why do we need a vaccine

(2 days ago) WebMalaria is a preventable and curable disease. But it still kills one child every two minutes, overwhelmingly in Africa. Today, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has …

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Why Met chief is confident about plan for cops to stop attending …

(4 days ago) WebThe Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley highlighted the mental health issue when he took over Britain's biggest and broken force, promising to turn it around by …

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Health Secretary Steve Barclay rules out new pay offer for nurses

(5 days ago) WebHealth Secretary Steve Barclay held a "constructive" meeting with Royal College of Nursing (RCN) chief Pat Cullen - but made clear that a new pay offer for …

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Adam Boulton: Politicians are drawn to WhatsApp

(8 days ago) Web1 day ago · Matt Hancock, who resigned as health secretary in the midst of the pandemic, and his memoir's co-author Isabel Oakeshott, who subsequently handed over …

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Is Putin really ill

(4 days ago) WebRumours about his health are sparked by observers who have speculated about how Mr Putin has looked during meetings, including whether he is gripping the …

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Ireland to become first country in the world to put health …

(4 days ago) WebIreland is set to become the first country in the world to put health warnings on alcohol products. Dublin's health minister Stephen Donnelly signed new regulations …

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Politics latest: Health secretary 'wants to see Boris back' as MP in

(6 days ago) WebSteve Barclay, the health secretary, spoke to Trevor Phillips on Sky News about the latest allegations against Boris Johnson, the government's record on migration, …

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Princess Charlene of Monaco discusses marriage and health in rare

(9 days ago) WebPrincess Charlene of Monaco has spoken about her health problems for the first time, admitting that the "path has been long, difficult and very painful". The 44-year …

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Metropolitan Police to stop attending 999 calls linked to mental …

(7 days ago) WebThe Metropolitan Police will no longer attend 999 calls linked to mental health incidents from September. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has told health and …

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Group of unions for NHS staff

(8 days ago) WebHealth Secretary Steve Barclay says he now plans to implement the offer, meaning unions like the Royal College of Nursing will be forced to accept it despite its …

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NHS to tackle 'unacceptable inequalities' in maternity care, …

(9 days ago) WebA new taskforce has been established to tackle disparities in maternity care experienced by women from ethnically diverse communities and those living in deprived …

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'I still love Phillip Schofield': Alison Hammond in tears on This

(1 days ago) Web1 day ago · Apparently in reference to Schofield discussing the impact of recent publicity on his mental health, Hammond later added: "There's only so much a man can take, and I …

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Glasgow LEZ: Everything you need to know as enforcement begins

(7 days ago) Web2 days ago · Glasgow City Council believes that by effectively excluding the most polluting vehicles from the centre, it will help protect public health by tackling "unacceptably high …

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Coronavirus: Mental health services face 'tsunami' of people …

(Just Now) WebMental health services face a "tsunami" of cases following the COVID-19 lockdown, a leading psychiatric body has warned. A survey by the Royal College of …

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