Simon Rawson, deputy chief executive of ShareAction, said: “Nestle has said it wants to sell healthier food, but it hasn’t given assurances that it will also address its less healthy food sales, which is essential to turn the tide against the harmful effects of diet-related ill health.” Source link
Childline officials in the district have urged parents to remain vigilant against sexual abuse of children during the summer vacation. They said over 70% of sexual abuses against children took place during vacations. Childline district coordinator Anvar Karakkadan said here on Saturday that each parent should ensure that there was no opportunity in their home … Read more
A one-size fits all approach can leave patients feeling uncomfortable and exposed, patients say. Source link
Ministers are facing criticism amid warnings the NHS is on a knife edge and a surge of critical incidents. Source link
NHS England director of vaccinations and screening, Steve Russell, said: “If you are yet to have your Covid booster or flu jab, please book in as soon as possible and take up the opportunities on offer around the country this weekend to ensure you have maximum protection over Christmas.” Source link
Health officials advise warming living rooms in the day and bedrooms at night in the cold spell. Source link
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Saturday, infectious diseases paediatrician Prof Kampmann said Strep A caused “an a-symptomatic infection in the majority of people, then there is a sore throat, then scarlet fever, and in a very, very small minority will there be invasive Group A Strep”. Source link
Two doctors say they experienced “every parent’s worst nightmare” when their son got sick. Source link
Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala Managing Trustee and Chief Physician P. Madhavankutty Varier has underscored the necessity of modifying lifestyle, including stress management, to address the increasing concerns about diabetic neuropathy. “There is no cure for diabetes, but there is only management of the condition in both Ayurveda and modern medicine,” said Dr. Varier. “Stress management … Read more
Professor Kevin Fenton, regional director for London for the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, said: “Being able to provide high quality clinical care to sickle cell patients both saves and improves the quality of their lives and is an important step in helping tackle health inequalities.” Source link