Gemma Oaten talks about Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Nick TriggleHealth correspondent Getty Images This week’s five-day doctor strike in England will go ahead despite a new offer from the government. The British Medical Association said 83% of its members had voted to continue with the walkout in an online poll over the weekend. Turnout was 65%. The union agreed to the snap poll…

Tom BurgessNorth East and Cumbria BBC The University Hospital of Hartlepool said improvements had been made after Dawn Lord’s complaint A woman who did not give informed consent for a hysteroscopy has described the procedure as “agonising”. Dawn Lord, 51, believed she was attending an appointment at the University Hospital of Hartlepool to discuss future…

Fort Bend County’s population has grown in size and diversity over the last 50 years. By UTHealth Houston staffSpecial to Rice News Over the last half-century, Fort Bend County has grown from around 50,000 residents in 1970 to nearly 1 million in 2024. Despite increases in population, diversity and prosperity, however, many individuals and families…

Yolo County’s public health officer on Monday declared a local health emergency for properties impacted by the deadly Esparto fireworks facility explosion.“Today’s local health emergency declaration for the Oakdale Fire allows Yolo County to request support from state and federal health agencies for testing and any necessary cleanup if hazardous materials from fireworks are found…