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Higher proportion now contacting GPs in England online, figures show
A higher proportion of people in England are now contacting their GP surgery online than by phone, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Data covering three weeks from mid-September suggest just over 43% of people went online to contact their GP – an increase of a percentage point from the…
Alarming number of people now vape, says WHO
Michelle RobertsDigital health editor Getty Images More than 100 million people, including at least 15 million children, use e-cigarettes, fuelling a new wave of nicotine addiction, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning. Children are, on average, nine times more likely than adults to vape, it says, based on available global figures. The WHO’s Dr…
Ipswich Town stars inspire youngsters to have healthy routines
Two footballers have taken part in a project to help tackle child health issues and encourage better oral hygiene and diets. Ipswich Town striker George Hirst and defender Conor Townsend attended the club’s Empower Hub project at the Willows Family Hub in Chantry, Suffolk. The session focused on the foundation’s Shine initiative, which was designed…
More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears
Danone and Nestle have given assurances to the FSA that recalled batches were produced some time ago and are unlikely still to be on UK shop shelves. However, they may be in cupboards at home, which is why parents and caregivers are being asked to check their supplies.
