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Covid infections fall to lowest rates since October 2021

Covid infections have fallen to the lowest rate since October 2021 in the UK. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that fewer than one million people in the UK now have Covid-19. This equates to around 1 in 70 people and is a dramatic decrease from 1 in 15 in July.

South Korea reports world’s lowest fertility rate for the second time

South Korea has recorded the world’s lowest fertility rate for the second time. New figures have raised concerns, with statistics revealing a further decline since 2018. In 2018, the country reported a birth rate of less than 1.0 for the first time. The latest data shows that the rate has fallen from 0.84 to 0.81. This is the sixth consecutive year of decreases.

Monkeypox vaccine rollout paused due to stock shortages

The monkeypox vaccine rollout has been paused in some parts of the country, including Brighton, due to stock shortages. The BBC revealed that shortages of monkeypox vaccine had caused the programme to stall over the weekend of the 13th-14th August in Brighton and Hove. There are fears that more areas could be affected in the coming days and weeks if supplies are not bolstered. Brighton MP, Lloyd Russell-Moyle, confirmed that only those who had an appointment booked already would be able to access the vaccine until more stocks arrive. 

90% of dental practices in the UK are not accepting new adult patients, BBC investigation confirms

A BBC investigation has revealed that 90% of UK dental practices are not taking on new adult NHS patients. 

ACUPUNCTURE

Will acupuncture help? Acupuncture Guide

ALLERGIES / INTOLERANCE

Learn about common symptoms Allergy Guide

CHIROPRACTIC

Treatments from chiropractors Chiropractic Guide

COSMETIC TREATMENTS

Skin & body treatments Cosmetic Treatments Guide

COLONIC IRRIGATION

Colon cleansing treatment Colonic Irrigation Guide

COSMETIC SURGERY

Breast augmentation to liposuction Cosmetic Surgery Guide

PRIVATE BLOOD TESTS

Have your bloods tested Private Blood Tests Guide

DENTAL TREATMENT

Toothache & confident smiles Dental Treatment Guide

DIABETES

Type 1 & type 2 diabetes Diabetes Information Guide

DIETING

Types of diets & dieting Dieting Information Guide

FERTILITY & INFERTILITY

Fertility treatments including IVF Fertility Information Guide

HAIR TRANSPLANTS

FUE & micrografting for hair loss Hair Transplants Guide

HARLEY STREET

Treatment in Harley Street Harley Street Guide

HEALTH INSURANCE

Do you need insurance? Private Health Insurance

HEARING AIDS

Poor hearing options Guide to Hearing Aids

INCONTINENCE

Different types of incontinence Incontinence Guide

LASER EYE SURGERY

Improving your vision Laser Eye Surgery Guide

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Removing unwanted hair Laser Hair Removal Guide

MENOPAUSE

What the body goes through Guide to Menopause

OSTEOPATHY

Skeletal & muscular problems Osteopathy Guide

OPTOMETERY

Having an eye test Opticians Guide

PODIATRY

Foot problems Podiatry Guide

PHYSIOTHERAPY

From massage to manipulation Physiotherapy Guide

PREGNANCY

From conception to childbirth Pregnancy Guide

SLEEP PROBLEMS

Having difficulty sleeping? Sleep Problems Guide

SMOKING & E-CIGARETTES

E-Cigarettes to quit smoking Guide to Smoking

SPORTS MEDICINE

Sports medicine & sports injury Sports Medicine Guide

STD’s & STI’s

Sexually Transmitted Diseases STD & STI Guide

TATTOO REMOVAL

Removing your tattoo Tattoo Removal Guide

VACCINES

Vaccinations Guide Vaccine Guide

VASECTOMY REVERSAL

Reversing a vasectomy Vasectomy Reversal Guide

VASECTOMY

Having a vasectomy Vasectomy Guide

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

Gastric bands/obesity surgery Weight Loss Surgery Guide

ABORTIONS

Terminating pregnancy in the UK Abortion Information Guide

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