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Masks to be worn as flu hits Berkshire and Surrey hospitals
Posted onTwo more UK hospitals are bringing back masks for staff and visitors amid a sharp rise in flu cases. Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, Berkshire, and Frimley Park Hospital near Camberley, Surrey, will announce the change on Tuesday, the BBC understands. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the two sites, said the number of…
Andy Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution
Posted onThe source said: “He has the courage to fix the most difficult issues that have been ignored for years and seen as impossible to resolve. He doesn’t accept that they are. They can’t be ignored any longer. “The prime minister is determined to show that governments can make people’s lives better if they choose to….
Wild about nature: Four health benefits of the outdoors
Posted onGetty Images Spending just 20 minutes in nature can trigger measurable changes inside your body If you’ve ever felt calmer after a walk in the park or a stroll through the woods, it’s not your imagination – it’s biology. Being outdoors can trigger measurable changes inside your body from lowering stress hormones, easing blood pressure…
Super flu wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet
Posted onNick TriggleHealth correspondent Getty Images The number of patients in hospital in England with influenza has risen by more than 50% in the past week, with NHS bosses warning there is no sign of “super flu” peaking yet. In the week up to Sunday there were 2,660 flu cases a day on average in hospital…
How Much Fiber Do You Really Need for Optimal Gut Health?
Posted onFiber is very important for gut health because it feeds beneficial gut bacteria and promotes healthy bowel movements. However, most Americans meet only about 50% of their daily fiber needs. “This is largely due to diets high in processed foods and low in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes,” Lauren Manaker. MS, RDN, LD, Charleston-based…
Vaccine roll outs cut deaths and infections by 60% says study
Posted onDominic Hughes Global Health Correspondent Getty Images The study examines the impact of emergency vaccine roll-outs for five major infectious diseases, including Ebola Emergency vaccination programmes – rolled out in response to outbreaks of five major diseases – are believed to have reduced deaths by around 60% over a period of 23 years, according to…
