Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine for people with a severely weakened immune system
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine for people with a severely weakened immune system

This article was taken from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine-people-with-severely-weakened-immune-system/             By NHS England           If you had a severely weakened immune system when you had your first 2 doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, you will be offered an additional primary dose (3rd dose) before your booster.    …

Teenage social media use linked to less life-satisfaction for some
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Teenage social media use linked to less life-satisfaction for some

This link was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60875884                   By BBC Health news                 The more time girls aged between 11 and 13 spend on social media, the less likely they are to be satisfied with life a year later, a study…

NHS gene testing misses half of people at risk of cancer, study warns
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NHS gene testing misses half of people at risk of cancer, study warns

This article is taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60429955               By Alexander Martin Technology reporter               NHS guidelines for genetic testing will miss half of the population that is carrying inherited genetic traits linked to cancer, a new study warns.           The…

Breakthrough spinal cord implant ‘could allow paralysed people to walk again’
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Breakthrough spinal cord implant ‘could allow paralysed people to walk again’

This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/breakthrough-spinal-cord-implant-could-allow-paralysed-people-to-walk-again-12535344?dcmp=snt-sf-twitter By Sky news Clinical trials in humans have not yet begun, although the team hopes that they will be able to move to that stage within the next few years.           Scientists have invented a breakthrough spinal cord implant which could enable paralysed people to…

Covid: Care home restrictions to be eased in England
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Covid: Care home restrictions to be eased in England

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60151596       By Doug Faulkner BBC News       Covid restrictions on adult social care will be eased in England from Monday, the government has announced.         There will be no limit on the number of visitors allowed at care homes, self-isolation periods will…