Coronavirus could cause 35,000 extra UK cancer deaths, experts warn
Delays to cancer diagnosis and treatment due to coronavirus could cause thousands of excess deaths in the UK within a year, research suggests. Scientists suggest there could be at least 7,000 additional deaths - but in a worst case scenario that number could be as high as 35,000. There are concerns...
What is bubonic plague?
©Getty ImagesA suspected case of bubonic plague has been reported to Chinese authorities. It is not known how the patient became infected, but the country is on alert for more cases.Plague is one of the deadliest diseases in human history - but it can now be easily treated with antibiotics.What...
Kettering General Hospital: Police to probe waiting list figures
Police are investigating complaints by two whistleblowers ©James Haynes/GeographPolice have launched an investigation into allegations a hospital manipulated waiting list figures, the BBC has learned.It follows whistleblower claims in 2017 that Kettering General Hospital in Northamptonshire deliberately removed patients from waiting lists.In all, 138 patients were harmed after hundreds waited more...
Coronavirus: Fear over rise in animal-to-human diseases
Bats were probably the source of the current coronavirus pandemic, epidemiologists says ©ReutersZoonotic diseases - which jump from animals to humans - are increasing and will continue to do so without action to protect wildlife and preserve the environment, UN experts have warned. They blame the rise in diseases such as...
PM joins nationwide clap on NHS 72nd anniversary
使用浏览器播视频/view video in browserThe prime minister has joined a nationwide applause to pay tribute to NHS staff on the 72nd anniversary of the health service. The round of clapping was inspired by the weekly Clap for Carers initiative to thank key workers during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.Boris Johnson said...
NHS anniversary: Landmarks to be lit up in weekend of celebration
Drawings of rainbows became a symbol of hope and gratitude towards the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic ©EPADozens of landmarks across the country will be lit up blue later to mark 72 years since the founding of the NHS.Ahead of the health service's anniversary on Sunday, people are being encouraged to...
Coronavirus: NHS England launches tool to aid long-term recovery
©Getty ImagesNHS England is launching a new service for people with ongoing health problems after having coronavirus.The government says "tens of thousands" of people have long-term symptoms after catching Covid-19."Your Covid Recovery" will be an online portal for people in England to access tutorials, contact healthcare workers and track their...
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