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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
ASK DR ELLIE: Why does my thigh feel like it's BURNING? It could be down to these alarming reasons...
I've suffered with a burning sensation in my right thigh for several years. My GP told me to stop wearing tight clothing, but that hasn't helped. What else can I do? DR ELLIE: A burning sensation in one area of the body is often related to a nerve problem.
SBS Australia
5 days ago
- General
- SBS Australia
Which mushrooms are safe in Australia?
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The Sun
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Three children rushed to hospital after outbreak of ‘vile' bug at UK school – as health officials issue vital warning
THREE children have been rushed to hospital after an outbreak of a highly contagious bug swept through a school. Seven children in a class of 22 at the Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School, near Winchester in Hampshire, fell ill with norovirus, which causes vomiting and diarrhoea. 3 3 The sick kids stayed off school on Thursday May 22, and three of them had to be treated in hospital, according to Hampshire County Council. As a result of the outbreak, the school has been partially closed today to contain the infectious bug and conduct a deep clean of the premises. Sun Health has contacted the school for comment and further updates. According to the Hampshire Count y Council, the school - which is attended by 120 pupils aged four to eleven - sought public health advice. It was advised isolate the class from other Year One students and the the rest of the school. But as this was "logistically impossible", the only option was to close the class on Friday. Parents with children enrolled in the school were notified of the situation and provided with information public health advice on norovirus. The NHS advises that anyone with norovirus symptoms avoid going to school or work until they've had no symptoms of the bug for two whole days. Norovirus is often referred to as the ' winter vomiting bug' but the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recently warned that cases of the nasty illness have remained high into springtime. "Think you have norovirus in May? It's possible as levels are high for this time of year. You can catch the virus all year round," the health watchdog posted on X, formerly Twitter. Love Island's Ollie Williams reveals he and other contestants 'had the s**ts' in the villa and thinks there was a bug going around In it's last update on the bug, it said 1,924 cases of norovirus were reported in the four weeks leading up to April 27. This is more than double the amount usually seen at this time of year. But though case numbers remain high, they have started to decrease slightly compared to previous weeks. Overall, norovirus reports in April were 20 per cent lower than the previous four-week period, where 2,404 cases were detected, according to UKHSA. 3 "Reporting decreased across all age groups, but the highest number of reports remains in adults aged 65 years and over," it added. The health watchdog said it was looking into what was driving the higher-than-normal amount of norovirus cases, noting that changes to the epidemiology of the virus following the Covid-19 pandemic or changes in testing and reporting could be partly to blame. Norovirus is spreads very easily so outbreaks are common in settings where people are often in close contact, such as schools, nurseries, hospitals and care homes. For people will be suddenly struck by unpleasant symptoms - such as projectile vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pains and a high temperature - for two or three days. The main symptoms or norovirus, according to the NHS, are: Feeling sick (nausea) Diarrhoea Being sick (vomiting) You may also have: A high temperature A headache Aching arms and legs You can usually treat norovirus at home - the most important thing to do is rest and have lots of fluids to avoid dehydration. As norovirus is easily spread it's important to do what you can to prevent catching it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends four things you can do to protect yourself. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially: After using the toilet or changing nappies Before eating, preparing, or handling food Before giving yourself or someone else medicine It's important to be aware hand sanitisers don't always work well against norovirus. You can use them in addition to hand washing, but it shouldn't be a substitution. Before preparing and eating your food the CDC recommends the following: Carefully wash fruits and vegetables well Cook oysters and other shellfish thoroughly to an internal temperature of at least 63°C Routinely clean and sanitise kitchen utensils, cutting boards, counters, and surfaces, especially after handling shellfish Keep raw oysters away from ready-to-eat food in your shopping basket, refrigerator, and on cutting boards Throw away food that might contain norovirus Noroviruses are relatively resistant to heat and can survive temperatures as high as 63°C. Quick steaming processes will not heat foods enough to kill noroviruses. And be aware food contaminated with norovirus may look, smell, or taste normal. After someone with norovirus vomits and has diarrhoea you should: Wear rubber or disposable gloves and wipe the entire area with paper towels and throw them in a plastic trash bag Disinfect the area as directed on the product label Leave bleach disinfectant on the affected area for at least five minutes Clean the entire area again with soap and hot water Wash laundry, take out the trash, and wash your hands An expert recently warned norovirus can spread via clothes. Immediately remove and wash clothes or linens that may have vomit or poo on them. When you do this: Wear rubber or disposable gloves Handle items carefully without shaking them Wash the items with detergent and hot water at the maximum available cycle length and then machine dry them at the highest heat setting Wash your hands after with soap and water Though nasty, it tends to be short-live illness that people can recover from at home with rest and lots of fluids, to avoid dehydration. But some vulnerable people - including young children, the elderly or those with weakened immunity - are at risk of suffering more serious and prolonged illness, which may require treatment in hospital. Watch out for signs of dehydration and call 111 if your little one can't keep fluids down, has bloody diarrhoea or has been vomiting for more than two days and having diarrhoea for more than seven. Norovirus is very infectious as the virus spreads through poo particles. You can catch it from coming into close contact with someone with the virus, touching contaminated surfaces or objects and then bringing your hand to your mouth, or eating food handled by someone with norovirus. That;s why good hand hygiene is important to stop norovirus spreading. To avoid catching the bug or passing it on to others, you should wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water. This is most important following an episode of illness, after using the toilet, before eating or preparing food, as well as cleaning up vomit or diarrhoea. Alcohol-based hand sanitisers won't kill the virus, so give your hands a good scrub with warm water and soap.
Telegraph
14-05-2025
- Health
- Telegraph
RFK Jr: Don't take health advice from me
Robert F Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump's health secretary, has said that people should not come to him for health advice. Speaking at a House select committee hearing on Wednesday morning, Mr Kennedy told lawmakers: 'I don't want to seem like I'm being evasive, but I don't think people should be taking medical advice, from me.' His comments came in response to a question from Representative Mark Pocan, a Wisconsin Democrat, on whether the department of health and human services (HHS) head, would today vaccinate his own children against measles. Mr Kennedy's vaccine scepticism has come under fresh scrutiny in recent weeks as the US faces its biggest measles outbreak in decades, with more than 1,000 confirmed cases and three deaths, according to the Centre for Disease Control. Mr Kennedy said he would 'probably' give his child a measles jab, before stating that his personal views on the matter are 'irrelevant'. He added that he had directed Jay Battacharia, the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to try to 'lay out the pros and cons, the risks and benefits, accurately as we understand them, with replicable studies,' for people to 'make that decision'. 'I think if I answer that question directly, that it will seem like I'm giving advice to other people, and I don't want to be doing that,' Mr Kennedy said, to which Mr Pocan responded: 'That's kind of your jurisdiction.' The health secretary went on to refuse to answer whether he would have his child vaccinated for chickenpox or polio if he had a newborn today. Cuts to top health agencies The exchange came during a House appropriations committee hearing where Mr Kennedy was grilled on the fast-growing measles outbreak and cuts to top health agencies. The administration's spending bill plans for 2026 include an $18 billion cut to NIH funding and $3.6 billion from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At the same time, the president's budget aims to funnel $500 million into Mr Kennedy's 'Make America Health Again' initiative geared towards tackling the 'chronic disease epidemic'. Mr Kennedy testified that health agencies are handling the measles outbreak better than other nations and maintained that staffing cuts at HHS have not impacted key health programmes. It comes after Mr Kennedy sparked outrage for going swimming with his grandchildren at a creek in Washington DC's Rock Creek Park, which is known for containing raw sewage. On Sunday, the health secretary shared an image on X of his grandchildren playing in the creek while out on a mothers' day stroll. The National Park Service (NPS) said on its website that 'Rock Creek has high levels of bacteria and other infectious pathogens that make swimming, wading, and other contact with the water a hazard to human (and pet) health'.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
The 3 foods I always avoid as a doctor to protect my liver – and everyone should be doing the same
A DOCTOR has revealed the three foods he avoids to protect his liver - and says the list often leaves people shocked. The liver is often an underestimated organ, playing a critical role in various bodily functions that are essential for overall health and well-being. 3 3 It filters the blood, breaking down toxins and harmful substances, produces bile, which aids in digestion and waste removal, and plays a crucial role in storing and metabolising nutrients, and in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Doing what you can to protect your liver is important, particularly as damage is often irreversible. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, his famed for sharing his health advice on TikTok (@doctorsethimd). He recently revealed the most dangerous time to go to sleep, explaining that snoozing after midnight could damage the brain. Now, the 42-year-old has shared the top three foods he avoids to protect his liver – and says that everyone should be doing the same. In a clip, which has racked up 53,000 views and over a thousand likes, he begins by listing fructose-heavy snacks. 'Fructose is commonly found in sugary drinks and processed snacks,' the doctor, from California, US, says. 'And it is handled almost entirely by the liver. 'This can lead to fat buildup over time, increasing the risk of fatty liver disease.' A study published in 2020 suggesting high fructose intake may trigger fatty liver disease by damaging the intestinal barrier. 'Healthy' woman, 35, died just three days after doctors 'dismissed' three red-flag symptoms of killer disease The next food item is industrial seed oils, such as soybean, corn and sunflower. Dr Sethi explains: 'These are high in omega-6 fats. 'When consumed in excess, they can fuel inflammation and oxidative stress. 'Both are harmful to the liver.' Some animal studies suggest that certain seed oils, particularly when heated, may negatively impact liver health by disrupting lipid metabolism and increasing fat accumulation. These studies also link seed oils to oxidative stress and metabolic dysfunction. 3 His final, and most surprising, item to avoid is fruit juice. Dr Sethi claims that even natural, 100 per cent juices have a high fructose level and no fibre. He adds: 'This combination causes quick blood sugar spikes, which can drive fat storage in the liver.' Several studies link excessive fruit juice consumption to potential liver damage, particularly non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The primary concern is the high fructose content in fruit juice, which can overwhelm the gut and lead to excess fructose being processed by the liver, potentially causing fatty liver. How to keep your liver healthy Healthy diet Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, including five servings daily. Include whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats like those in olive oil and fatty fish. Limit sugary drinks, processed foods, and excessive fat and sugar. Regular exercise Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week. Physical activity helps manage weight and improve liver health. Moderate alcohol consumption Limit alcohol intake to recommended guidelines, which typically include no more than 14 units of alcohol per week for men and women. Consider having several alcohol-free days per week. Medication safety Be aware of potential interactions between medications and alcohol, and always consult with your doctor about medication use. Weight management Maintain a healthy weight, as excess weight can increase the risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Viral hepatitis prevention Practice safe sex, get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, and avoid sharing needles or other personal items that could spread the virus. Hydration Drink plenty of water throughout the day, as hydration supports overall health and liver function.
