Health

A representational image shows an employee pouring alcohol in a glass in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 18, 2018. — Reuters WASHINGTON/LONDON: Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, the US Surgeon General said on Friday in a move that could signal a shift toward more aggressive tobacco-style regulation for the sector if adopted. US Surgeon …

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. surgeon general said on Friday. It is the latest salvo in a fierce debate about the risks and benefits of moderate drinking as the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans are about to be updated. For decades, moderate …

The number of people with flu in hospital in England has risen sharply over Christmas, NHS chiefs warn. The latest data shows there were 5,000 patients in hospital with the virus at the end of last week – almost 3.5 times higher than the same week in 2023. The levels are not as high as those reached in the same …

Meg Hughes Until he caught flu, Louie Hughes had been thriving since being born at just 26 weeks A mother is urging parents to get their children vaccinated after losing one of her baby twins to flu on Christmas Day. In December, 15-month-old Louie and Vinnie Hughes were placed in induced comas as they fought to survive the disease. Vinnie …

Getty Images Proposals on the long-term funding of adult social care in England are unlikely to be delivered before 2028 at the earliest, the government has confirmed. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting is promising “to finally grasp the nettle on social care reform”, with an independent commission due to begin work in April. But the commission, chaired by …

PA Media Parts of northern England and Scotland have already seen snowfall this week Temperatures have dropped as colder arctic air spreads across the UK, with amber cold weather health alerts in place ahead of a weekend of snow forecast for much of the country. Met Office yellow warnings for snow and ice have been issued for much of England …

Stuart Woodward/BBC Broomfield Hospital said it took the decision “to protect our patients” Visits have been severely restricted at a hospital battling a surge in flu cases. Broomfield Hospital, in Chelmsford, said the emergency department, acute medical unit and medical wards were closed to visitors, except for patients receiving end of life care. A statement on the hospital’s website said …

A representational image shows commuters cross London Bridge in view of the City of London skyline in London, Britain, July 25, 2024. — Reuters Many people hope that they will be able to live long lives as well as stay healthy as long as possible in the year 2025. Specific factors that could assist in boosting longevity, including people’s health …

Getty Images The proportion of patients diagnosed with cancer at an early stage has risen to its highest level on record, NHS figures in England show. Data for the 13 most common cancers show 58.7% of those diagnosed between September 2023 and August 2024 were identified at stages one and two, which increases the chances of survival. That is 2.7 …

A representational image shows management stacked in between different professional skills. — Canva Geo.tv illustration Hi Haya, I’m a guy in my late 20s and struggle with managing people working in my supervision at work. Although I am very professional and try to manage work as smoothly as I can, but something or the other always gets messed up. This …