[ad_1] Philippa Roxby and Smitha MundasadHealth reportersGetty ImagesAll young children in the UK can now be offered protection against chickenpox for the first time on the NHS.The vaccine will be combined with the existing MMR jab, given at 12 and 18 months of age, which already helps protect against measles, mumps and rubella. Children up to the age of six can catch up on doses when invited.Experts say the new,
[ad_1] ContributedEdward was one of the first children in England to be given the gene therapy Zolgensma through the NHSA five-year-old boy who received the world's most expensive drug as a baby has made "incredible progress" and can walk independently, his mother said.Edward, from Colchester, has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) which means he lacks a protein vital for muscle development.He was one of the first children in England to be
[ad_1] A woman says she felt "so guilty" for having skin cancer while pregnant with her son.Emma Giannuzzi, 36, from Rogerstone, Newport, used sunbeds regularly in her late teens and was diagnosed with melanoma twice - first at 23, and again during pregnancy after noticing a mole on her stomach, with tests after giving birth confirming the cancer.She is now urging people to opt for fake tanning products instead, warning
[ad_1] The Food Chain's Ruth Alexander on what helps - and what doesn't - if you've overindulged. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] A Worthing first responder is backing a campaign to address gender inequality in life-saving treatment during cardiac arrests.Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders. Campaigners say stigma and uncertainty about removing bras for defibrillator use are part of the problem.The initiative, called #BraOffDefibOn, was launched in 2022 to raise awareness and normalise bra removal when using a defibrillator. It aims to ensure
[ad_1] Available for over a yearThe benefits of being involved in group fitness activities such as gym classes or recreational sport can have a positive impact on both physical and mental health. Yet many women still face barriers to regular exercise. Ella Al-Shamahi speaks to two women in India and Uganda who’ve created grass roots fitness communities exclusively for women. Mildred Apenyo is the founder of FitcliqueAfrica - a women-only
[ad_1] Some of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The amount of flu circulating has started to fall in England, latest data suggests.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it was encouraging news heading into Christmas, but warned the virus could always bounce back in the new year.The UKHSA uses a range of different measures to monitor flu rates, including sample testing in hospitals and in GP practices.The latest data covers last week up to Sunday with the
[ad_1] PA MediaPhoebe and Callum Melly pictured leaving the Evelina London Children's Hospital with BertieA toddler who has been in hospital for most of his life is preparing to spend his first Christmas at home after finally being discharged.Nineteen-month-old Bertie Melly had severe health issues when he was born prematurely at 24 weeks, weighing just 1lb 10oz (0.7kg).As well as needing help to breathe, he was found to have a
[ad_1] Available for over a yearThe future looks bright... thanks to rising artificial light pollution. Our towns and cities are more illuminated than they have ever been. And this light might be spilling over into our lives and impacting our health. Recent headlines have linked exposure to artificial light at night with Alzheimer’s disease, capturing the attention of broadcaster and neuroscientist, Julia Ravey. While this research field is in its
