Matt Hancock’s call for virtual GP consultations to replace face-to-face meetings sparks patient backlash
He added: “Physical appointments will always be a vital part of general practice, and they continue to be necessary for...
Day: July 30, 2020
Is the UK facing a second coronavirus wave? There’s no sign of one yet, scientists say
On Wednesday, 846 people tested positive for coronavirus, and 165,480 tests were processed (0.5 per cent). Contrast that to April...
Plan to test 150,000 symptomless people a day could cut coronavirus spread and quarantine
Health officials said the widespread rollout of "asymptomatic testing” could be used as a route to reducing the length of...
England had more extra pandemic deaths than any European country, say official statistics
Edward Morgan, from the ONS's health analysis and life events division, said the first half of 2020 saw "extraordinary increases"...
More than 800m children suffer from lead poisoning worldwide, major report reveals
For example, the batteries for electric rickshaws, which are typically charged twice a day, have a short life span, explained...
Being overweight in your 20s almost doubles the risk of dementia, major study finds
Being overweight in your 20s almost doubles your risk of dementia, a major study has found. The report, presented...
Matt Hancock to announce NHS reforms in wake of coronavirus
Doctors will be asked to message their patients via WhatsApp in NHS reforms which aim to use shortcuts taken during...
Everything we know about the disease that has swept the world
Around 60 per cent of infectious diseases have animal origins, and bats alone have been responsible for Ebola, Severe Acute...
Belgium and Luxembourg among countries with Covid rates that may lead to return of quarantine
Luxembourg and Belgium are at risk of having quarantine reimposed by the Government as their coronavirus rates rise, an analysis...
Exposure to mobile phone light at night raises risk of bowel cancer
Overexposure to mobile phone screens late at night can raise the risk of bowel cancer by as much as 60 per...
