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Parents of students at Philip Morant School in Colchester are voicing their frustration after a detention was issued for a high-five, highlighting tensions surrounding the school's new non-contact policy. Headteacher...

Researchers are exploring the roles of myostatin and follistatin in muscle health, with Dr Sanjeev Goel investigating gene therapy aimed at increasing follistatin production. This innovative approach seeks to enable...

Cornwall Council is contemplating a ban on disposable barbecues at local beaches due to rising safety concerns. The proposal emerges amid warnings of potential burns from hot, buried grills, with...

Nurses have reported alarming conditions in British hospitals as record temperatures soared to 44C this summer, with patients suffering severe heat-related ailments. A Royal College of Nursing survey revealed profound...

Concerns over safety standards in mental health wards at Cardiff's University Hospital Llandough have been raised following a recent inspection by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW). Issues such as mould, leaks,...

Philip Quelch, 56, tragically choked on ham while residing at Crouched Friars Residential Home in Colchester, sparking an inquest that ruled his death accidental. The incident highlighted critical gaps in...

Baylis & Harding has issued a recall for specific batches of its eco refill hand wash, following the detection of the microbiological contaminant Pluralibacter gergoviae. The affected batch codes, 6210A...

West Devon has been named the best area in the South West for older adults, ranking 31st nationally in a comprehensive study by Lovett Care. The district excels in healthcare,...

Single-sex workplace facilities remain a focal point of contention for employers in the UK, amidst growing concerns over compliance with health and safety laws. As the Equality and Human Rights...

Health officials are sounding the alarm over patient hoist safety, revealing that two patients die each year from accidents linked to equipment failures and inadequate training. The Medicines and Healthcare...