What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves strain the body by dilating blood vessels and causing fluid loss, with serious risks for older adults, babies, young children, and those with certain medical conditions.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
High UV levels are forecast across the UK this week as extreme heat approaches. While some UV exposure is essential for vitamin D production, excessive exposure can cause skin cancer, premature aging, and eye damage.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
A planned A&E closure at Cheltenham General Hospital has been cancelled after the British Medical Association suspended a four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 eligible members supporting the measure in a dispute over wage erosion.
First patient to have brain surgery with real-time AI assistance
A patient in England became the first to undergo brain tumor surgery with real-time artificial intelligence assistance, which helped surgeons safely remove the growth while protecting critical blood vessels and nerves.
UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
UK authorities reported 474 salmonella cases linked to imported eggs, with two deaths recorded. Investigations continue as clusters spread across multiple European countries.