Patients in Jersey will receive a more personalised cervical screening service from July, health bosses have said. The Government of Jersey said it would be following recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee due to more accurate human papillomavirus (HPV) testing being available. The screening detects HPV – the type of infection which is the […]

Philippa Roxby and Smitha Mundasad Health reporters Getty Images Pollen levels are forecast to be high or very high in many parts of the UK over the coming days. The fine powder released by certain grasses, trees and plants can cause chaos for those who are allergic to pollen. What are the main symptoms of

Chris Craddock BBC Jersey communities reporter BBC A panel of experts talked about the issues facing women in Jersey A campaign group has called for more support and better care for endometriosis patients in Jersey. Endometriosis Jersey hosted a special screening of the documentary ‘Below the Belt’ at Jersey Arts Centre on Tuesday. Its organiser

Getty Images Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. Experts recommend checking on those who may be more vulnerable, such as older people and babies. What does extreme heat do to our bodies? As the body gets hotter, blood vessels open up. This leads

Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Getty Images During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat. Although heat exhaustion is not usually serious – as long as you can cool yourself down – heatstroke is a medical emergency which requires immediate treatment. What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke? Heat exhaustion happens when

Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter Visual Journalism Team BBC News Getty Images When temperatures soar, here are six simple things you can do to keep your home and yourself cool. 1. Let in cool air and encourage air flow Open windows on opposite sides of the house to encourage air flow – releasing trapped

Asha Patel BBC News, Nottingham BBC Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust oversees two main hospitals – Nottingham City Hospital (pictured) and the Queen’s Medical Centre The NHS is largely funded by public money paid for through taxes and national insurance. In February, one of the busiest and biggest NHS trusts in England was given

A 21-year-old living with stage three endometriosis said a support group has helped her to feel less lonely. Mia Harrison, who lives in Bristol, has suffered with the condition since she was 12-years-old. Every month, she is left with “all encompassing” pain affecting her legs, stomach, back and head. Over the years, Ms Harrison has

Ruth Clegg Health and wellbeing reporter Getty Images It could apparently change the shape of my face, add pounds to my midriff, and even make my hair fall out. I feel like warnings about cortisol – a stress hormone I know very little about – have hijacked my social media accounts. I see posts advising

Marianna Spring Social media investigations correspondent BBC/Getty Images Gabriel and Sebastian Shemirani watched with concern as their mother Kate rose to notoriety during the pandemic, eventually getting struck off as a nurse for promoting misinformation about Covid-19. Then, their sister Paloma was diagnosed with cancer. Doctors told her she had a high chance of survival