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News about health, healthy eating and nutrition as well as the latest thoughts about the complementary health industry, therapists and new natural products. Recent studies and research are also included with our comments. For more general health news see the latest from the BBC below.
BBC News - Health
BBC News - Health
last updated: Sep 21 2021 4:34 AM
- Children face 'agonising' waits for mental health care
Data from half England's specialist services found a fifth have waited more than 12 weeks in the pandemic.
- Pfizer/BioNTech jab safe for children aged five to 11
The positive trial results could pave the way for vaccinating children younger than 12, if approved.
- Covid vaccination begins for UK 12 to 15 year olds
It is part of the drive to get more people protected ahead of winter as the pandemic continues.
- Early baby therapy could reduce autism diagnoses
Video training for parents could improve communication with their infants, a small study suggests.
- Folic acid to be added to UK flour to help prevent birth defects
It is estimated that fortifying flour with folic acid could prevent up to 200 birth defects a year.
- Experts warn of identical pills containing different drugs in the UK
Drugs charity The Loop found four 'pharaoh' pills in Manchester contained different substances.
- Ronapreve: 'Most vulnerable' to get new Covid drug next week
Antibody therapy Ronapreve, given to Donald Trump, will be given to eligible NHS patients in hospital.
- Covid: Vaccine volunteers sought for children's second dose study
The study for children aged 12 to 16 is being run by researchers in Southampton.
- Covid calculator spots people vulnerable despite jabs
An online tool could help doctors identify those who would benefit from boosters or early therapy.
- Long Covid less common than feared - ONS study
One in 40 people has some long-lasting symptoms, Office for National Statistics data suggests.
- Women threatened over maternity care bills
A debt collection company told some women that future visas for in the UK would be refused if they did not pay.
- First Covid booster jabs given to NHS staff
Hospitals in England and Wales can now start vaccinating healthcare workers with a booster dose.
- Ros Atkins on... why people are using a horse drug
Ivermectin is being used by some to treat Covid-19, despite the benefits being unproven.
- Covid: Which countries are vaccinating children and why?
Millions of children around the world are being offered a Covid vaccine.
- Covid-19: How a Norwich care home is preparing for autumn and winter
How are care home staff and residents preparing to face a second autumn and winter of Covid-19?