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Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog warns
Posted onSmitha MundasadHealth reporter Getty Images Both NHS and private fertility clinics must stop offering unproven treatments that don’t help people have children, new official guidelines say. The draft guidance advises against several popular fertility “add-ons”, including so-called endometrial scratches. These add-ons can “give false hope and put people through unnecessary procedures at an already difficult…
More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears
Posted onDanone 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.
The family donating kidneys to their siblings
Posted on“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can at least fall back on this and say I’ve saved someone’s life.” In December, Christopher Schuman, from Reading, donated his kidney to his brother Jeremy, who believes he was at “death’s door”. Tap here to read more
NHS tracker: are hospital surgery wait times improving near you?
Posted onEvery NHS hospital in England has been told to improve patient waiting times for planned treatment as the government has made hitting the 18-week target one of its key priorities for this parliament. By March 2026, the government wants to see at least 65% of patients waiting no longer than 18 weeks. To get there,…
Allergy training to become compulsory across all schools in England, says government
Posted onIn response, the school has allocated part of its budget towards further staff training and equipment for allergies. “It’s a small amount to have them there and make sure everyone is safe,” said Houghton, who meets in-person with parents of children with allergies to ensure a personalised medical plan is in place.
