Toddlers should have chickenpox jab, say experts
The jab should be given to toddlers in two doses when they are aged 12 months and 18 months, says the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation which advises UK …
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Sugar tax saves more than 5,500 under-18s from teeth extractions
More than 5,500 under-18s have been spared extractions due to tooth decay alone – a decrease of 12% as a result of the soft drinks industry levy, it was said. …
Hero Rob Burrow hails MND therapy ‘within 5 years’
Leading scientists are now confident of finding an effective treatment within five years for the brutal degenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. This …
More premature babies surviving after birth at 22 weeks
Previously, it was recommended that only babies born at 23 weeks or later were given treatment to keep them alive. But updated guidance said “survival-focused care” – such as respiratory …
How long have you got? – What not to say to a cancer patient
“How long do you have left?” and “my dog died of cancer” were among the remarks recorded by Teenage Cancer Trust. Teens and young adults have shared their experiences with …
UK eyes 1.9 million new car sales this year: Details
New car sales in the UK are on the rise, with an industry association announcing an upward revision to its sales forecasts. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) …
‘Give everyone access to the best stroke prevention, treatment and support’ | UK | News
Thrombectomy is a game-changing acute treatment for stroke that can transform recoveries in an instant, significantly reducing the chances of disability such as paralysis. So why, despite the clear benefits, …
india uk fta: FTA likely on track as UK warms to investment pact
New Delhi: India and the United Kingdom are trying to find a middle ground to conclude a bilateral investment treaty along with a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end …
The Pretenders play a special set at the iconic Electric Ballroom | Music | Entertainment
Opening up their set emphatically at a buzzing Electric Ballroom in Camden, the venue is packed to the rafters. Losing My Sense of Taste from their highly acclaimed new album …
The UK Lists Top Nightmare AI Scenarios Ahead of Its Big Tech Summit
Deadly bioweapons, automated cybersecurity attacks, powerful AI models escaping human control. Those are just some of the potential threats posed by artificial intelligence, according to a new UK government report. …