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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
Source: Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April – BBC News Children under 16 will be banned from buying high-caffeine energy drinks in England from April,…
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for life-limiting muscle condition a ‘victory’
Source: Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for life-limiting muscle condition SMA a ‘victory’ – BBC News All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease…
Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
Source: Teenagers from 15 should be given free meningitis B vaccine, say experts – BBC News All teenagers should be offered a free vaccine against meningitis B (MenB) at around…
Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis
Source: GPs to offer two new tests to help spot endometriosis – BBC News People who think they may have endometriosis – a painful condition affecting one in 10 women…
German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more
Source: German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more – BBC News A German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15…
Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds
Source: Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds – BBC News Potentially dangerous baby products – including self-feeding devices, pillows and sleeping bags – are still…
Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Source: Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes – BBC News Resident doctors in England have voted to accept the government’s offer on pay and jobs, bringing…
‘Normal birth drive’ criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims
Source: ‘Normal birth drive’ criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims – BBC News A review into maternity safety in England was changed just days before publication to remove criticism…
Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog
Source: Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog – BBC News Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) should have annual checks so doctors can spot…
BSA Group announces rebrand
BSA Group, which comprises several associations and subsidiaries including HIEDA, has announced a new trading name of Abitas Group. The new name is accompanied by an updated mission statement: “Supporting young people, adults and organisations to be…
