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Following a comprehensive scientific safety review of the latest available data on the safety of pholcodine, together with advice from the independent Commission on Human Medicines, it has been concluded that the potential r…
Regular updates on cold weather and how to stay well during low temperatures.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data released shows a sharp increase in reports of confirmed cases of norovirus – the most common infectious cause of vomiting and diarrhoea.
Women across the country to benefit from better access to care for essential services for menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain and menopause care.
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Adults aged 75 and over, residents in a care home for older adults and immunosuppressed individuals will be eligible for a spring booster.
Five projects will receive part of £5 million innovation fund to test new ways to reduce use of so-called recreational drugs.
Today (Monday 6 March) the Women’s and Health Minister, Maria Caulfield met leading researchers and discussed their work to improve health outcomes for women and babies, and the importance of women working in STEM (science, …
Professor John Deanfield, CBE announced as the first ever Government Champion for Personalised Prevention.
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has today (6 March 2023) published an updated harms assessment of nitrous oxide.
Nine of the most promising artificial intelligence healthcare technologies to receive nearly £16 million in government funding to accelerate research.
The government responds to a report by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) regarding the classification and schedule of remimazolam (Byfavo).
Government campaign promotes NHS advice on weaning as survey finds half of parents in England are confused about how much to feed their baby in the process.
Nearly 17.5 million eligible people received their COVID-19 autumn booster jab, with tens of thousands coming forward in the final week of the programme.
A new app offering incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets for people who eat healthily and exercise more has been launched in Wolverhampton.
Local authorities across England to receive funding to combat drug and alcohol misuse, with areas of highest need prioritised.
28 local authorities across England will receive funds to help people in drug and alcohol treatment.
Letter from the ACMD Nitrous Oxide working group to collect written evidence about the health and social harms of nitrous oxide.
Projects include raising awareness of sexual health risks at sex-on-premises venues and vaccinations in non-clinical settings such as pubs and music festivals.
Eleven more lethal substances to be made Class A drugs, following a recommendation by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.
England has succeeded in meeting the new World Health Organization (WHO) targets for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B.
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