Scarlet fever is on the rise in the UK, has warned parents to be aware of the symptoms.The bacterial illness, can be caught by people of all ages, and the rates of it affecting children aged mainly under 10 years old are higher than expected at this time of year, according to a new report by the UK Government. In Scotland, Infection rates have continued to increase following previous reports that...
Dan Walker is the eighth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2021
The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by BBC Studios, will return to BBC One for its 19th series this autumn, once again bringing glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to Saturday and Sunday nights. Dan Walker is a presenter, writer and broadcaster. Dan says: “I am definitely excited, a little bit worried, mostly terrified and a small part of me is considering going into hiding! My...
How the pill changes your body shape
It’s been blamed for polluting our rivers, destroying our marriages and – ironically – killing our sex drives. It’s been called a conspiracy by the patriarchy. It’s even be accused of making women fancy ugly men. But for many women, one of the most off-putting charges against the contraceptive pill is that it makes us fat. In fact, weight gain is the most commonly reported side effect of the...
Covid in Scotland: Essential visiting only at Wishaw hospital
Only essential visiting will be allowed at University Hospital Wishaw from Saturday, as Covid cases rise. NHS Lanarkshire said the decision had been difficult but it had to keep patients and staff as safe as possible. Only patients who would be distressed or suffer by not seeing a family member will be allowed visits. Patients at University Hospital Monklands and University Hospital Hairmyres...
Wakefield prison: ‘Acute’ mental health problems at jail
There are “totally unacceptable delays” in transferring mentally-ill prisoners from a high-security jail to secure accommodation, a report has found. The delays at HMP Wakefield are exacerbating some inmates’ conditions, inspectors said. Chief inspector Peter Clarke will now take the “unusual step” of making a recommendation directly to the prisons minister calling...
The Dentitox Pro System – What Is It?
Those with an insatiable sweet tooth will enjoy Dentitox Pro’s magic solution. It is a natural dental health supplement that stimulates and strengthens gum disease to combat risks attached to problems associated with the mouth. Dentitox Pro does not contain any additives, fillers, or preservatives, which is why doctors recommend this product for pregnant women’s use. This product has ample...
Covid tests: how can people be positive on lateral flow and negative on PCRs?
Lateral flow tests (LFTs) are an increasing part of our everyday lives. But for some individuals, a persistent clash with their PCR test results is undermining their confidence in the system. The Guardian has been contacted by hundreds of people who have repeatedly tested positive on lateral flow devices (LFDs), but whose confirmatory PCR tests have been relentlessly negative. Amy Lewis’s son...
Joan Rivers’ daughter ‘outraged’ over mistakes that led to comedian’s death
The daughter of Joan Rivers said she was “outraged” on Tuesday after a federal investigation into the death of the comedian after routine surgery found a series of mistakes were made before and during the procedure. Rivers died at the age of 81 on 4 September, following an endoscopy that her personal ear, nose and throat doctor performed on her at the Yorkville Endoscopy clinic in New York City’s...
Spain reports more Covid reinfections in one fortnight than rest of pandemic
The number of Covid reinfections reported in Spain in the past fortnight has exceeded the total number of repeat infections documented during the rest of the pandemic, according to the latest data from Spanish researchers. In the span of two weeks in late December and early January, 20,890 reinfections were reported in Spain, figures from the state-backed Carlos III Health Institute suggested...
Covid vaccination rates in US children under five lag despite effectiveness
It’s been three months since the US authorized Covid vaccines for kids under five, yet uptake in this group has been extremely low. Meanwhile, Joe Biden said on Monday that the pandemic is ending – a message that could result in a continued lag. More than 1,400 children have died from Covid in the US, and at least 533 of those deaths have been in children under five, according to the US Centers...