‘Jaw-dropping’ regional disparities in Covid death rates across UK A report by Sir Michael Marmot has revealed that the pandemic death rate in Greater Manchester was 25% higher than the nation’s average and that in the North West of England, four months had been wiped off life expectancy. The regional variation in the pandemic’s impact…
Junk food ads to be banned from TV before 9pm The UK government is to ban TV adverts for high calorie ‘junk food’ shown before 9pm. From the end of 2022, there will also be regulations for online advertising. After proposals last year for a total ban on junk food advertising, the scaled-back restrictions are…
Researchers find another life-saving Covid treatment Researchers from the Recovery trial have found that an intravenous monoclonal antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron is life-saving for Covid treatment. The potent intravenous infusion of antibodies to neutralise the virus, rather than dampen the body’s inflammatory response to it. Results from the Recovery trial suggest it could help…
NHS waiting lists reach 5m for first time Latest NHS figures show more than 5 million people are waiting for hospital treatment in England. The highest number since February 2007, the waiting list has seen increases of 5.4% in March and a further 3.4% in April. 385,490 people have been waiting more than 1 year…
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