As you would anticipate this time of year there are increasing respiratory infections. Some people are nervous about the human metapneumovirus and that it may lead to another pandemic. However, health officials reassured the public by saying that, China and other countries are simply experiencing the seasonal increase in hMPV typically seen in winter. As the …
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Loneliness is not the same as being alone. Some people are content with little social contact and others may find that lonely. Some people experience chronic loneliness. Many of us feel lonely from time to time. Feelings of loneliness are personal, so everyone’s experience will be different. You can have lots of social contact and …
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There will be many people publicising their fabulous achievements in 2024. I believe there are many amazing people who have managed great things. However, please do not compare yourself to them, as the saying goes, ‘comparison is the thief of joy!’ We often hear about the importance of setting big goals. What about the journey …
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Who was Brian Thompson, the US healthcare insurance chief executive who was shot and killed in Manhattan? He had been receiving threats relating to medical “coverage”. Mr Thompson was shot in the back by a masked assailant on 4 December 2024, as he was walking into a hotel where the company, he led was holding …
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The importance of flu vaccinations is to be considered especially for those at risk of severe illness or complications of a flu illness. Flu can lead to complications and hospitalisation. Vaccination is the most effective way to protect against flu. The flu, or influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe …
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A social activation movement is a grassroots or global initiatives aimed at creating awareness, sparking dialogue, and inspiring action. These movements often begin with a specific cause, utilising platforms like social media to spread their message and rally supporters. Unlike traditional forms of activism, which may rely on localised or physical gatherings, social activation movements …
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Assisted dying, is complex and contentious. While proponents argue it offers a compassionate option for those suffering unbearable pain, opponents raise serious ethical concerns. The UK Parliament is debating MP Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales this month with a vote next week, 29th November 2024. The i newspaper reported that 54% …
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Every November men grow moustaches for charities raising money for men’s health, including men’s mental health which requires urgent attention. Here is why.. Four in five suicides are by men, with suicide the biggest cause of death for men under 35. In 2022, men aged 40 to 54 had the highest suicide rates in …
Natural disasters—like hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and floods—leave physical destruction that is visible and immediate. However, they also deeply affect mental well-being, creating a hidden aftermath that can linger long after the event itself has passed. When a natural disaster strikes, it disrupts people’s lives. Many are forced to confront loss: of loved ones, homes, communities, and …
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What does the money raised in the budget mean to health and how will the tax rises affect those working in health and social care? From next April, employers will have to pay NI at 15% on salaries above £5,000, instead of 13.8% on salaries above £9,100 currently. The NHS and rest of the public …
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