#health-conditions

#health-conditions

Most of England and Wales are covered by a thunderstorm warning forecasters say could spark flooding and power cuts.The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms which starts at midnight on Saturday and will remain in force for 24 hours.Forecasters said there is a small chance homes and businesses could be flooded quickly and buildings could be damaged from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds, forecasters warned.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has removed its chief medical officer from his position after an 8-year-old girl died in the agency's custody last month.The medical officer, David Tarantino Jr., has been temporarily reassigned, according to a Homeland Security official who was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.

H eat health alerts have been issued for the whole of England for the next week amid the continued hot weather.The UK Health Security Agency said all regions of England have been placed under a yellow alert until 9am on Monday, June 19.The yellow warning means that the weather could be a risk to more vulnerable people.

The NHS will face enormous disruption as junior doctors in England go out on strike later this week, a top doctor has warned.Almost all routine or pre-planned care could be impacted in some way, according to Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS England's national medical director.It comes as the health service raised concerns about the impact of warm weather on urgent and emergency care.

L ondoners are being warned to take extra care in the hot weather when junior doctors walk out for three days this week - amid a heatwave that has led to health alerts in the capital.The NHS in London says soaring temperatures are expected to compound pressure caused by the industrial action, leaving its services extremely busy during the 72-hour strike.

The first heat health alert of the year has been issued for the coming weekend in England, where temperatures could reach a peak of 30C (86F).The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office, covers six regions: London, the east Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, south east and the south west.

The hot weather is forecast to remain across the UK into next week as an NHS boss warned the health service was seeing near record levels of demand at A&E departments.The Met Office has forecast temperatures in the high 20s, with some areas reaching into the 30s.It comes as an NHS medical director said the heat had contributed to one of the busiest days ever in A&E departments across the country on Thursday.

Yellow warnings for thunderstorms across swathes of England have been issued by the Met Office as temperatures reach 30C for the first time this year.Maps reveal the areas where thunderstorms could hit this weekend amid forecasts of torrential rain and scorching hot conditions.30.5C was recorded at Heathrow on Saturday as warm air from the south causes temperatures to soar.

A yellow warning for thunderstorms across swathes of England has been issued by the Met Office as temperatures climb towards 30C.The alert is in force from 2pm to 9pm on Saturday and covers cities including Manchester, Cardiff and London.The Met Office warning says there is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded as a result of heavy rain.

A 30C heatwave forecast to scorch England and Wales has led to the year's first heat health alert.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office's warning covers six regions in England, London, the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East and South West, and is in place from 9am on Friday until Monday morning.

The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued the first Heat-Health Alert of the year in six regions of England.A yellow alert has been issued, meaning hot weather may cause increased use of health care services by vulnerable populations and an increase in risk to health for over 65-year-olds and those with pre-existing conditions, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, the UKHSA said.

H igh temperatures on Friday and this weekend will impact on those over 65 and with pre-exisiting health conditions, experts have warned.Health authorities have issued the first heat-health alert of the year for six regions ahead of a surge in temperatures.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office said the alert would apply for 72 hours from 9am on Friday.

Q: If I get less than the recommended seven or eight hours of sleep every night, will a midday nap make up for that loss?Maybe you stayed up too late scrolling TikTok, or tossed and turned because of anxious thoughts.And now you're wondering if a quick lunchtime nap will give you the energy boost you need to power through the rest of the day, and potentially regain the health benefits of a full night's sleep you may have lost.

The U.S. maternal mortality rate, already far higher than peer countries, soared during the pandemic.More than 1,200 women in the U.S. died of complications arising from pregnancy or childbirth in 2021, a 40% jump from 2020, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A repurposed Type 2 diabetes drug helped teens with obesity lose a significant amount of body weight,  lowered their risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and improved their weight-related quality of life over a 68-week clinical trial, researchers reported this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Local Michael Davis Jr., of Northborough, was last seen at about 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, near Main Street.Northborough police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing 15-year-old boy, according to a statement from Chief William E. Lyver.Michael Davis Jr., 15, of Northborough, was last seen at about 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, near Main Street, according to Lyver.

A Covid-19 vaccination programme for children aged between six months and four years old will begin next week.he HSE said that the vaccines for young children will be available from Monday.The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has recommended vaccination for children aged six months to four years who have underlying health conditions which place them at higher risk of contracting Covid.

Almost 170,000 motorists with health conditions are waiting for driving licences to be issued as civil servants struggle to clear a backlog of nearly 50,000 applications that built up during the pandemic.DVLA's chief executive, Julie Lennard, confirmed in evidence to MPs on Thursday that 168,000 medical driving licence applications, including new licences and renewals, were pending as of 23 November.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Huawei Watch GT 3 are two smartwatches that aced our in-depth reviews.Both are packed with features and offer a good all-round experience and it would be perfectly reasonable to go for one of them if you don't want an Apple Watch on your wrist.Wareable verdict: Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review | Huawei Watch GT 3 review We've lived with both and now have much a better understanding of where the strengths and weaknesses lie with these watches.

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Labour will call for a national conversation on women's wellbeing when the party's Anneliese Dodds addresses the Women's Institute on Saturday.Ms Dodds, who is Labour chairwoman as well as shadow women and equalities secretary, will use the speech in London to call for greater discussion of the pressures faced by women aged 45-64 in work, health and childcare.

A mother whose children both have a life-limiting condition has said it was a wonderful treat for them to attend a Christmas event hosted by the Queen Consort in London.Eilidh Currie, five, and her three-year-old brother Cameron saw reindeer, helped decorate the tree and met Father Christmas on their visit to Clarence House this month.

A 19-year-old has thanked quick-thinking opticians for helping save her eyesight.Carly Stewart's vision unexpectedly and quickly deteriorated one day a year ago, and she had to use the voice command option on her phone to call for help as she could barely see.She said: I had been feeling jelly-legged, light-headed and sore.

AUSTIN, Texas  The Austin Police Department (APD) is searching for a man that was reported missing on Thursday evening.Joseph Campbell, 71, was reported missing at 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 22.Campbell was last seen in the 2600 block of Metcalfe Road on Dec. 13 and was last heard from by family members on Dec. 20.