[ad_1] A shortage of epidural kits in the UK is expected to last until at least March, officials have warned. Healthcare providers received a patient safety alert earlier this month that the shortage followed manufacturing issues concerning epidural bags. Hospitals are being sent substitutes bags for the pain relief drug…

[ad_1] Joe Wicks in 1987 and 2025. Later photograph: Simon Webb/The Guardian. Styling: Andie Redman. Grooming: Jo McKenna. Archive photograph: courtesy of Joe WicksJoe Wicks in 1987 and 2025 Born in Epsom in 1985, Joe Wicks is a health and fitness coach and author. He studied sports science at St…

[ad_1] The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, according to pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk. It is the first pill of its kind to receive approval from the regulator, marking a new era for weight-loss drugs. Wegovy’s Danish makers Novo Nordisk…

[ad_1] Here’s a useful fact to quote to any smug relatives who say they went for a run the morning after their Christmas party: you can’t get rid of toxins by sweating. “Toxins” is a broad term, says Adam Taylor, professor of anatomy at Lancaster Medical School, covering anything that can damage the…

[ad_1] PA Media Phoebe and Callum Melly pictured leaving the Evelina London Children’s Hospital with Bertie A toddler who has been in hospital for most of his life is preparing to spend his first Christmas at home after finally being discharged. Nineteen-month-old Bertie Melly had severe health issues when he…

[ad_1] The article (‘A potential treasure trove’: World Health Organization to explore benefits of traditional medicines, 20 December) is of great interest. However, it is regrettable that an organisation such as the World Health Organization appears willing to promote the incorporation of traditional and other medicines into mainstream practice by…

[ad_1] Fake adverts for weight loss drugs by a company pretending to be health and beauty retailer Boots have been removed from TikTok after the firm complained. The adverts for prescription-only weight loss drugs appeared to show smiling healthcare professionals from the British retailer – but in reality they were…

[ad_1] I retired from the civil service five months ago and I’ve still not received my pension. I’ve complained to the Civil Service Pension Scheme (MyCSP) repeatedly, but it doesn’t reply. The Pensions Ombudsman says they need evidence that MyCSP has not responded to my complaint. How can I provide…