Number of monkeypox cases in UK rises to 57
Those at the highest risk of contracting the disease are being asked to self-isolate at home for 21 days.
UK News|May 23, 2022
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Threat of untreatable gonorrhoea ‘could be tackled with meningitis vaccine’
In 2020 more than 80 million new cases of the infection were recorded worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation.
UK News|Apr 12, 2022
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Sexually-transmitted infections in England down by almost a third in 2020
Public Health England warned people to be careful not to swap social distancing for an STI.
UK News|Sep 7, 2021
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More gay and bisexual men able to give blood after landmark rule change
The change coincides with World Blood Donor Day.
UK News|Jun 13, 2021
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Palace ‘had practice of not employing minorities for clerical jobs in 1960s’
Race is an important issue for the monarchy after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex accused an unnamed member of the royal family of a racist comment.
UK News|Jun 2, 2021
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Self-testing increases HIV test rate among trans people, study suggests
Researchers found that more than 93% of participants in the self-testing group tested for HIV compared to 26% in the standard care group.
UK News|Feb 11, 2021
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Rule change means more gay and bisexual men can give blood safely, NHS says
The Terrence Higgins Trust charity welcomed the news, saying the move will make for a ‘fairer blood donation system’ while also ensuring its safety.
UK News|Dec 14, 2020
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Professor Kevin Fenton named Britain’s second most influential black person
Professor Kevin Fenton, London Regional Director for Public Health England, has been named on the Powerlist 2021.
UK News|Nov 17, 2020
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Atlanta Falcons strike late to secure win against Carolina Panthers
The Falcons held on to secure the away win.
UK Sport|Oct 30, 2020
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Taiwanese grandparents become Instagram sensations modelling abandoned clothes
The couple from the Houli district of Taiwan began modelling clothes left behind in their laundrette.
Viral News|Jul 26, 2020
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5 things you may not know about sport climbing ahead of Tokyo 2020
Shauna Coxsey will represent Great Britain in the event at this summer’s Olympics.
UK Sport|Feb 11, 2020
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Canada rugby team help with recovery efforts after typhoon cancels World Cup match
The clash with Namibia was called off after Super Typhoon Hagibis saw torrential rain and tornado-like winds hit large parts of Japan.
Viral Sport|Oct 13, 2019
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Vaccine against chlamydia moves a step closer after successful clinical trial
The vaccine was tested on 35 healthy women.
UK News|Aug 13, 2019
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Lisbon Lion goalscorer’s boots sold for £18,000 at auction
Tommy Gemmell’s Adidas boots were purchased by an anonymous private collector.
UK News|Jul 19, 2019
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Number of gonorrhoea cases highest since 1978
More than 56,000 cases were reported in 2018, according to Public Health England.
UK News|Jun 4, 2019
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