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First injection to stop HIV approved
Posted onMichelle RobertsDigital health editor Getty Images An injection to prevent HIV is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England and Wales for the first time, bringing the policy in line with Scotland. The long-acting shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to…
Human skin DNA fertilised to make embryo for first time
Posted onJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks US scientists have, for the first time, made early-stage human embryos by manipulating DNA taken from people’s skin cells and then fertilising it with sperm. The technique could overcome infertility due to old age or disease, by using almost any cell in the body as the starting…
Health department warns of harmful algae bloom on North Shore of Lake Winnebago
Posted onMENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) – A harmful algae bloom was detected on the North Shore of Lake Winnebago, health officials announced Monday. The Menasha Health Department and Winnebago County Public Health shared a message on Facebook that the area of the harmful algal bloom (HAB) included the Menasha Municipal Beach. The public is asked to avoid…
Government to lead UK emergency pandemic exercise in autumn
Posted onEmergency service teams, local councils and government officials will take part in a full, multi-day pandemic preparedness exercise, to help the UK prepare for potential future threats. The test, which is likely to take place in the autumn, will involve thousands of people across different parts of the UK, minister Pat McFadden has announced. The…
