Category: Health
£80m GP Scheme Targets Two Million Fewer Hospital Referrals to Cut NHS Waiting Lists
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 22 Apr, 2025 Comments (0)
An £80 million boost is set to overhaul how GPs handle patient referrals, with the government hoping specialist advice can keep up to two million people off NHS hospital waiting lists by 2025/26. The scheme also supports community treatments and has brought in thousands of extra GPs to tackle chronic shortages.
Bird Flu Sparks Pet Food Recall: Vital Information for Pet Owners
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 18 Mar, 2025 Comments (0)
Northwest Naturals has pulled its raw turkey pet food from shelves after bird flu surfaced, resulting in a feline death. Health authorities confirm H5N1 presence in the food, affecting wider regions, including human cases in the U.S. Consumers are urged to dispose of this pet food batch and monitor for symptoms. Cooking poultry at high temperatures is essential to kill the virus.
Cheese Recall Alert: Tesco and Spar Remove Cheddar Over Listeria Contamination Fears
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 7 Mar, 2025 Comments (0)
A range of Irish cheese, including Horgans Irish Smoked Cheddar, sold by Tesco and Spar is recalled due to Listeria risk. Listeria can cause flu-like symptoms and more severe complications, affecting vulnerable groups such as the elderly and pregnant women. Consumers are urged to discard or return affected products and clean impacted surfaces.
LaVar Ball Faces Foot Amputation Amidst Health Struggles
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 20 Feb, 2025 Comments (0)
LaVar Ball, father of NBA pros Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, underwent successful right foot amputation due to a health crisis, undetailed at present. Despite the challenge, he remains upbeat. The Ball family's resilience is evident, recalling wife Tina's stroke in 2017, while their sons pursue strong careers in sports and music.
