BBC Sir Chris Hoy says cancer diagnosis “was the biggest shock of my life” The NHS will review whether to change its advice on testing for prostate cancer in light of Sir Chris Hoy’s “powerful” call for more younger men to be checked, the health secretary has said. Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris, 48, has … Read more
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri reiterated that India’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait in Kolkata on Thursday will be his last dance at the international level and that he has no plans to make a U-turn on his decision. Chhetri had announced his retirement last month and had said he would hang up his … Read more
The UK’s chief scientific adviser during Covid recorded his thoughts most evenings in handwritten notes. Source link
Measures are needed to tackle an ageing population crisis, Chief Medical Officer Prof Chris Whitty says. Source link
Ex-chief scientist says only extracts of his evening notes should be released to the Covid inquiry. Source link
Prof Sir Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, has welcomed Rishi Sunak’s plan to raise the legal age of smoking every year by a year so that eventually no-one can buy tobacco. He told the BBC: “As a doctor I’ve seen many people in hospital desperate to stop smoking because it’s something … Read more
Sir Patrick Vallance writes of No 10 “chaos as usual” in diary extracts released to the Covid inquiry. Source link
How much money did Captain Tom raise and why is his family under the spotlight? Source link
England’s former deputy chief medical officer says he is passionate about supporting active lifestyles. Source link
England’s former deputy chief medical officer is knighted for his work during the pandemic. Source link