Medical cannabis was legalised in the UK on 1 November, 2018. However, as the NHS recognises on their website: “Very few people in England are likely to get a prescription for medical cannabis.” This is…
More than half of UK adults who experience loneliness are afraid that “no one will notice if something bad happens to them”, according to new research conducted by the British Red Cross. Approximately nine million…
An investigation led by Metro together with London Metropolitan University has discovered signs of faecal matter on touchscreens in eight different McDonald’s restaurants in London and Birmingham. All of the tested displays showed signs of…
https://soundcloud.com/user-694631609/voice-of-london-30-november Some stories you may have missed, Is the world heading for an insulin shortage? New data has shown that with the rise in the number of people being diagnosed with type two diabetes the…
It’s been 30 years since the first World’s AIDS Day. Since then, there have been medical advancements and education available about AIDS and HIV that have changed its perception. Before, HIV was to receive a death sentence.The…
One in five children may be born with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) according to a recent study. FASD is a lifelong disorder that occurs when children have been exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. The…
Five of the biggest high street restaurants and coffee shop chains gave out false or misleading information on potentially deadly allergens to BBC undercover reporters. The BBC Watchdog team visited 30 restaurant and coffee chains,…
The Chinese government halted work by He Jiankui, who have created the world’s first genetically edited humans. Jiankui’s breakthrough was suspended after it was declared that his conduct appeared to be unethical and in violation…
The NHS is now offering a special low-calorie diet to approximately 5000 patients with type 2 diabetes. Participants in the programme will be restricted to consume only 800 calories a day in liquid forms, such…
An ancient practice that seems to be the answer to all of our modern troubles It could be sitting in a bathtub with a book and candles. It could be listening to soothing music. It…
