NHS warns threat of tripledemic this winter as hospital flu cases rise Posted on Dec 2, 2022Jan 22, 2023 by Thuy Bui (Photo credit: Duong Bui) The NHS England alerted the risk of a "tripledemic" of COVID-19, flu and record demand on urgent and...Read More
Southwark Council Is Considering to Provide Free Period Products Posted on Dec 1, 2022Dec 6, 2022 by Miray Akbas (Photo Credit: Burin Kul) Sanitary products such as pads and tampons may be provided for free in Southwark public toilets....Read More
Concern after asthma admissions jump by nearly two-thirds post-pandemic as air pollution increases Posted on Dec 1, 2022Dec 7, 2022 by Martina Gramazio (Photo Credit: LUNAMARINA) New City Hall analysis shows a sharp increase in children admitted to hospitals with asthma: they are...Read More
Tampax triggered #BoycottTampax with a “sexualising” viral tweet Posted on Nov 29, 2022Dec 6, 2022 by Yijia Wu Photo: Yijia Wu The US feminine hygiene product brand, Tampax, has sparked a heated online debate by posting controversial tweets...Read More
What is diphtheria? Migrants in Manston Detention Centre are to be vaccinated amidst rising cases Posted on Nov 26, 2022Dec 6, 2022 by Shifali Gorka (picture credit: Phil Drew/ Google Maps) A diphtheria outbreak has struck the Manston detention centre, which houses over 3,000 migrants....Read More
The World Vape Show stirs questions of safety and regulation for the UK Vaping industry Posted on Dec 18, 2021Dec 18, 2021 by Riddhi Kachhela Flavoured vapes in colourful tubes, given out as freebies by young marketing wizards, literally, saw several e-cigarette smokers line up...Read More
Mental health and the threat of Omicron Posted on Dec 13, 2021Dec 13, 2021 by Ananya Rao Due to the Covid-19 lockdown last year, most professionals were forced to work from home, which took a toll on...Read More
World AIDS Day: London’s quest to end HIV diagnoses by 2030 Posted on Dec 5, 2021Dec 10, 2021 by Aashna Jain On December 1st, 2021, London was lit up to celebrate World AIDS Day. The event highlights the global fight against...Read More
Students from red list countries grapple with being alone in London this Christmas Posted on Dec 3, 2021Dec 10, 2021 by Riddhi Kachhela When the news of Omicron variant being detected in South Africa hit last Thursday, a horde of countries rushed to impose new travel...Read More
PM’s new COVID measures criticised, as two more Omicron cases are confirmed in the capital Posted on Dec 1, 2021Dec 2, 2021 by Kathryn Dalziel At a press conference yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new COVID-19 protection measures including booster jabs for all adults...Read More