Thirty families are starting legal action against the government, care homes and several hospitals in England over the deaths of their relatives in the early days of the Covid pandemic. The families argue not enough was done to protect their loved ones from the virus. They are claiming damages for loss of life and the… Continue reading Families sue government for failing to protect care homes from Covid
Gut problems including constipation, difficulty swallowing and an irritable bowel may be an early warning sign of Parkinson’s disease in some people, a new study suggests. The findings in the journal Gut add more evidence to the idea that brain and bowel health are intimately linked.
Senior hospital doctors are taking part in their second strike of the year in England in a dispute over pay. The two-day walkout began at 07:00 BST with NHS bosses warning patients to expect significant disruption. But as the strike got under way, an analysis by the Nuffield Trust has shed fresh light on their… Continue reading NHS consultant strike: How pay compares globally
