Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn
Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.
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Doctors didn’t warn women of ‘risky sex’ drug urges
Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely.
Giving blood linked to lower risk of pre-cancer gene
Frequent donors were more likely to have different genetic changes in their blood stem cells, scientists found.
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks
Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.
Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods.
Software bug at firm left NHS data ‘vulnerable to hackers’
The NHS is looking into claims that a software flaw at Medefer left patient data vulnerable.
Major cuts at NHS HQ as more directors stand down
Up to 6,500 jobs could go as health secretary looks to bring NHS England closer to the government.
Women share their bittersweet experience after taking weight-loss drugs
Women who have quickly lost weight say strangers are now more likely to smile at them or strike up a conversation.
Can LED face masks transform your skin – here’s what the experts say
The at-home light therapy treatment is increasingly being seen as a must-have skincare accessory.
