NHS England » NHS aims to prevent one in four sepsis deaths
The NHS will aim to prevent thousands of deaths from sepsis by 2035 as part of a series of measures to improve the treatment of the deadly condition. Sepsis is…
NHS England » Thousands more vulnerable adults to be offered RSV vaccine to prevent serious lung infection
Thousands more people at risk from a virus which causes pneumonia and other serious lung infections will be able to get vital protection on the NHS this winter. From September,…
Practical tips and simple exercises to prevent neck pain
Neck pain is a common problem that affects people of all ages, often disrupting daily life. Thankfully, many cases of neck pain can be avoided with some simple lifestyle changes…
What is 'office chair butt' – and how do you prevent it?
It’s rare for healthcare professionals to endorse a social media health trend, but one term that’s recently been gaining attention online is ‘office chair butt’. This informal phrase describes changes…
Trivia Nights, Valentine’s Cards: Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” Nearly every Tuesday for a…
FDA Approves Oral Antiviral to Prevent COVID-19 After Exposure
The FDA approved the oral antiviral agent ensitrelvir (Xocova) to help prevent COVID-19 in people ages 12 years or older who were exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, drugmaker Shionogi announced.…
Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC Poisoning
By: Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, MSCE, FAAP, FAACT, FACMT Marijuana (cannabis) is now legal for medical or recreational use in most U.S. states. That means the availability…
Treatments to Prevent Premature Birth
Larger text size Large text size Regular text size Having a full-term pregnancy is best for your baby’s health. Full-term pregnancies usually last about 40 weeks. When a baby is…
