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Is gel nail polish banned in the UK? – BBC Bitesize
Are gel nails banned in the UK? Other Side of the Story contacted Dr Naila Dinani, a consultant dermatologist at the Royal United Hospital in Bath. Dr Dinani appeared on the BBC Sounds Sliced Bread podcast to discuss nail polish and gels in August. She explained further about the TPO ban: “TPO is being banned … Read more
Energy drinks to be banned for under 16s
The government is planning a new law in England to stop anyone under the age of 16 buying energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster and Prime from shops, restaurants, cafes, vending machines and online. Up to a third of UK children are thought to consume these types of drinks every week, despite most supermarkets … Read more
Tamworth brain image doctor banned for assault and racism
Alex McIntyre BBC News, West Midlands Getty Images Dr Sayed Talibi shared an image of him performing brain surgery on his dating profile (stock picture) A doctor has been struck off for assaulting a woman, making racist or derogatory comments and uploading an image of a patient’s brain on his dating profile. Dr Sayed Talibi, … Read more
Surgeon banned by private practice is working for NHS
Michael Buchanan Social Affairs Correspondent BBC Marc Lamah has not responded to the BBC A surgeon banned from working for a private healthcare company, following an investigation into patient safety, continues to work in the NHS, the BBC has learned. Nuffield Health has stopped Marc Lamah from working in their hospitals, but he is still … Read more
Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?
Peter Dazeley/ Getty Creative Disposable vapes have been found to damage the environment From Sunday, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply disposable vapes. The government hopes the ban will reduce environmental damage caused by the devices and help cut the number of children and young people vaping. How are the rules … Read more
Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?
Peter Dazeley/ Getty Creative Disposable vapes have been found to damage the environment From Sunday, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply disposable vapes. The government hopes the ban will reduce environmental damage caused by the devices and help cut the number of children and young people vaping. How are the rules … Read more
Cross-sex hormones for under 18s could be restricted or banned
Health Secretary Wes Streeting, is “actively reviewing” banning or restricting the private prescription of cross-sex hormones to young people, according to evidence given to the High Court. Government lawyers say an expert panel will report in July on the use of this type of medication by under 18s wishing to change their gender. An application … Read more
Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator
Michelle Roberts Digital health editor, BBC News Getty Images Adverts from six companies selling liquid Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) have been banned in the UK for trivialising the risks and exploiting women’s insecurities around body image. All of them appeared on Facebook or Instagram and used time-limited deals to “irresponsibly pressurise” customers into booking, says … Read more
Call for Oxevision cameras to be banned in mental health patients’ bedrooms
Rachel Stonehouse BBC West Investigations Nell, Hat and Sophina are concerned about camera monitoring, but Oxehealth say they have “been proven to help clinical teams enhance safety” CCTV and cameras are not uncommon on mental health wards, used with the intention of keeping patients safe. But some say that new technology, where cameras also monitor … Read more