Tag Archives: Towards

Coronavirus: UK moving towards ‘delay’ phase of virus plan as cases hit 90

Media playback is unsupported on your device UK health officials are moving towards the second phase of their response to the coronavirus outbreak. In the “delay” phase measures will be ramped up to slow the spread of the virus, the country’s chief medical adviser Prof Chris Whitty said. He told MPs it was “highly likely”… Read More »

Health regulator takes step towards lifting vaginal mesh implant ban

Vaginal mesh implants have been linked to painful complicationsEmily Critchfield/Duke Health By Adam Vaughan The UK health regulator has taken the first step towards NHS England lifting a temporary ban on the use of vaginal mesh implants. The implants are used to treat incontinence and prolapse in women, often after childbirth. Their use was paused last… Read More »

Healthy Habits: Steps You Can Take Towards Arthritis Prevention

Arthritis is a common cause of pain in the joints, especially among the elderly. Persistent, aggrivating, and excruciating, arthritis is capable of reducing the quality of your life by hindering your everyday movements. Arthritis prevention is reliant on an early diagnosis. Once you are diagnosed with arthritis, you should take steps towards arthritis prevention immediately… Read More »