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Posted onIan YoungsCulture reporter Getty Images Sir Cliff was speaking after finishing his latest tour of Australia, New Zealand and the UK Sir Cliff Richard has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer. The 85-year-old singer said the cancer was discovered when he had a check-up for a recent tour, but that it had been…
Teenagers from 15 should be given free meningitis B vaccine, say experts
Posted onImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Advice has changed in recognition of teens as being more likely to fall ill ByMichelle Roberts Digital health editor All teenagers should be offered a free vaccine against meningitis B (MenB) at around the age of 15, UK experts are now recommending – a change to previous advice. It follows…
Covid-19: Children and teenagers share impact of pandemic in new report
Posted onBranwen JeffreysEducation Editor and Erica Witherington BBC When lockdown started, college student Sam was living with his mum because his parents were separated. Then his dad died unexpectedly, leaving him feeling that “something had been stolen” from him. His experience is one of many being highlighted as the Covid-19 public inquiry prepares to look at…
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Posted onJane Deith BBC File on 4 Investigates BBC Listen to Jane read this article At the urology department of Burnley General Hospital, 26-year-old Ryan (not his real name) is having a drug solution inserted through a catheter – part of his treatment for a condition known as ketamine bladder. This procedure will not completely reverse…
