Burning and tingling in feet could indicate small fiber neuropathy
The number of people experiencing foot pain, numbness and tingling has increased and could indicate small fiber neuropathy.
NHS says Autumn Budget “missed opportunity” to solve staffing crisis
NHS analysis of the Autumn Budget finds that Health spending will return to 2010 levels, but is a "missed opportunity" to solve the staffing crisis - currently, the workforce is 90,000 people short.
When will women be safe from drink spiking?
With last weeks news cycle gripped with first hand accounts of the new drink spiking “epidemic”, where has the coverage gone now?
Fluvoxamine can cut COVID-19 hospitalisations by 30%
Fluvoxamine, a cheap repurposed drug, can cut COVID-19 hospitalisations by up to 30%, according to a new study.
Death rate from Parkinson’s disease rises in US
The death rate from Parkinson’s disease has risen by 63% in the United States, according to a new study.
Pathways to youth resilience
Dr Christine Wekerle from McMaster University discusses youth health risks and why resilience is crucial to youth wellness.
Indigenous youth resilience: Water protectors
Dr Dawn Martin-Hill and Dr Christine Wekerle from McMaster University highlight Indigenous youth resilience research, including comment on what water teaches us.
How businesses can cope with the effects of Long Covid in the workplace
Gill Nye, Executive Head of HR at Cantium Business Solutions, explores the effect long covid will have on the workplace, with a particular focus on occupational health provision.
Half of public in England have registered with NHS login
Almost 28 million people in England have registered with NHS login and more than 16 million have signed up for the NHS App, according to the latest statistics from NHS Digital.
Microsoft Teams saves NHS staff 2.9 million work hours
A study has shown that thousands of work hours have been freed up for NHS staff since Microsoft Teams has been implemented.
UK allocates £1.8 billion for post-COVID education recovery
Today (27 October), Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced £1.8 billion for post-COVID education recovery and a return to 2010 Labour levels of student funding.
Outdated government tech increases cyber threats
Fraser Sutherland, Head of Government & Education at Maintel, discusses the surge in government tech spending and how to protect your organisation against future cyber threats.
How tech can drive social value and help build back stronger and better
Chris Gray, Chief of Public Sector at AND DIGITAL, discusses how the tech community must seize this once in a lifetime opportunity to drive greater social value and play its part in building back stronger and better.
Modern slavery and money laundering: Guidance for businesses
John Binns, partner at BCL Solicitors LLP, provides guidance to businesses on the complex laws of modern slavery and money laundering.
UN report finds that global warming will rise by 2.7°
A UN report finds that richer countries will reduce emissions by 12% in 2030, but they need to make a cut of 45% by that time or global warming will rise to 2.7°.
Are you eligible for the COVID-19 booster jab?
Find out everything you need to know about the UK Government's COVID-19 vaccination programme as the NHS begins to rollout booster jabs.
Study says air pollution changes sperm count via brain inflammation
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers find that air pollution can decrease sperm count - via brain inflammation.
Climate report finds “broad exemptions” in UK fossil fuel policy
The International Development Committee published criticism of existing UK climate strategy today (26 October) - pointing out "broad exemptions" in UK fossil fuel policy.
New EU rules on veterinary medicines to support responsible use of antibiotics
Roxane Feller, AnimalhealthEurope Secretary-General, tells us all about the new EU rules on veterinary medicines to support more responsible use of antibiotics.
What do rising dementia cases after the pandemic mean for local government?
John Ramsay, Founder and Managing Director of Social-Ability, discusses what rising dementia cases mean for local authorities and social care spending.