health
Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike
Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year “and beyond”. Source link
Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says. Source link
Living and Light
Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health. Source link
Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?
You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose – but now you’ve stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off? Source link
'I thought I had flu but was told I had cancer'
Sophie Claxton, from Burnley, was 16 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Source link
What's really going on with flu this winter?
We’ve been told we’re facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it? Source link
Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time
Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels. Source link
Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off. Source link
Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?
Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area Source link
People fake weight to obtain skinny jabs, says GP
A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online. Source link