This summer, pet owners across the UK are set to be on the receiving end of some pretty costly vet bills if last year’s findings
Category: Health
WOMAN NEARLY CHOKES ON INCH LONG CHICKEN BONE IN SAINSBURY’S PIZZA
A woman claims was left shaken after she choked on an inch-long chicken BONE she found in a pizza. Claire Deane, 32, has complained to
CHRISTIAN NHS WORKER TALKS OUTSIDE TRIBUNAL
The Christian Legal Centre who supported the failed case of an NHS therapist accused of trying to convert a muslim worker said the decision was
Joints and glucosamine – It’s not all offal
An Australian study found that supplementation with glucosamine products has increased since 2001 to the point where between 15 and 33% of Australian adults aged
Fungal Group awarded £2.5m to lift lid on potentially life-threatening infection
THE cause of fungal infections which can have life-threatening consequences for some patients is the target of a new multi-million pound research project led by
PHE calls on the public, healthcare professionals and students to join the fight against resistance and become Antibiotic Guardians
Make your pledge today and join over 18,000 Antibiotic Guardians Antibiotic Guardian, a campaign led by Public Health England (PHE), urges members of the public
‘Man flu’ more than a myth?
· Men spend 19% more than women on cold and flu remedies · Men’s average order is £5.14 compared with £4.31 for women · The most popular cold and flu product for both men
The Electronic Cigarette Should Be Forbidden in Public Places?
There are more and more people using the electronic cigarette, and more spaces in which traditional smoking is forbidden. The electronic cigarette users are proud
Is FORZA Raspberry Ketone 2:2:1 too Strong for UK Dieters?
After taking the US by storm in 2012 raspberry ketone-based products are now becoming hugely popular in the UK, none more so than FORZA Raspberry Ketone
Prescription charges to see 20p rise in England
By Gerald Heneghan Prescription charges in England are set to rise by 20p for each quantity of a drug or appliance as of April 1st
Hospital food schemes ‘have wasted more than £54 million’
By Lauren Grice Hospital food improvement schemes have wasted more than £54 million, a new report from food and farming lobby group Sustain has claimed.
Cannabis regulation ‘favoured by most Brits’
By Laura Moulden Cannabis legalisation and decriminalisation is favoured by most Britons, an independent think tank has stated.
Fizzy drinks tax and junk food ad ban proposed by doctors
By Gerald Heneghan A tax on fizzy drinks and a ban on junk food advertising are just two of the measures being proposed by doctors
Horsemeat scandal: Food retailers hit back at conspiracy claims
By Lauren Grice Food retailers have hit back at claims they were involved in a conspiracy of silence over the ongoing horsemeat scandal.
War veterans to see £11 million care funding boost
By Gerald Heneghan War veterans are set to benefit from an £11 million boost in funding for the NHS.
Horsemeat scandal: Government’s response ‘flat-footed’
By Gerald Heneghan The government’s response to the ongoing horsemeat scandal has been branded “flat-footed” by MPs.
Horsemeat scandal: FSA begins meat plant raids
By Laura Moulden The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has raided two premises involved in the alleged supply of horse meat to British supermarkets.
Horsemeat scandal: Legal action begins in Europe
By Gerald Heneghan Court cases related to the ongoing horsemeat contamination scandal are set to begin today (February 11th) in Europe.
Horsemeat scandal: FSA demands tests on all beef products
By Gerald Heneghan The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has demanded that the UK food industry carries out authenticity tests on all beef products as part
Tesco horsemeat scandal: Supplier dropped over ‘breach of trust’
By Laura Moulden Tesco has dropped supplier Silvercrest Foods over the scandal that saw several of its burger products contaminated with horsemeat.