Dormant Virus May Reactivate Decades Later, Warns UKHSA Friday, February 27, 2026 virus shingles chickenpox ukhsa health virusdormancy vaccination nhs immunization publichealth The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has highlighted an important health issue: the virus causing chickenpox can stay dormant in the body for years and reactivate later in life, leading to shingles—a painful condition … Read More
Barnaby Webber’s Mum Remembers ‘Super Friendly’ Son Killed in Nottingham Stabbing Attack Tuesday, February 24, 2026 barnabywebber nottingham stabbing inquiry valdocalocane mentalhealth policing schizophrenia nhs justice The mother of Barnaby Webber, a 19-year-old from Somerset, has remembered her son as a “super friendly” and enthusiastic young man who was always “up for anything.” Barnaby, also known as Barney, was … Read More
Barnaby Webber's Mum Remembers 'Super Friendly' Son Killed in Fatal Stabbing Attack Tuesday, February 24, 2026 barnabywebber nottingham valdocalocane schizophrenia policeinquiry mentalhealth manslaughter nottinghamshirepolice nhs inquiry The mother of Barnaby Webber, a Somerset teenager tragically killed in a stabbing attack, has shared heartfelt memories of her “super friendly” and adventurous son. Barnaby, 19, affectionately known as Barney, was … Read More
Somerset Hospital Expands Local Services with New Mendip Unit Tuesday, February 24, 2026 somerset healthcare hospital outpatients mendipunit nhs procedures sheptonmallet expansion orthopaedics Somerset residents can now benefit from increased access to healthcare appointments following the opening of a new unit at the Practice Plus Group Hospital in Shepton Mallet. Situated on Bucklers Way, just steps from the … Read More
Subtle Warning Signs of Ectopic Pregnancy Urged to Be Taken Seriously by GPs Monday, February 23, 2026 ectopic pregnancy warning symptoms gp nhs urgency internalbleeding health emergency TV doctor and NHS practitioner Dr Amir Khan has brought attention to ectopic pregnancy, a potentially life-threatening condition that general practitioners treat with utmost seriousness. Regularly featured on shows like Good … Read More
Doctor Warns Over Measles Outbreaks in UK Schools: 'This Is Serious' Tuesday, February 17, 2026 measles outbreak vaccination mmr nhs publichealth contagious children immunity healthwarnings The UK is facing a concerning resurgence of measles, with outbreaks reported in several North London schools, primarily affecting unvaccinated children under 10. NHS doctor Suraj Kukadia, known as Dr Sooj, has highlighted the … Read More