Eve Simmons

Jan 17, 2025 | dailymail.co.uk | Eve Simmons

Paracetamol, widely considered a safe and accessible medication, is now under scrutiny due to potential health risks for older adults. Experts warn that long-term use may contribute to serious issues such as internal bleeding and chronic kidney disease. This concern stems from findings linking the medication to digestive, cardiovascular, and renal complications. Despite its reputation for being gentle, evidence suggests risks increase with frequent or high-dose usage.

Jan 17, 2025 | businessandamerica.com | Eve Simmons

Scientists have warned older adults against regularly popping paracetamol due to links with alarming conditions like internal bleeding and chronic kidney disease. A major analysis, by experts from the University of Nottingham, has found a ‘dose-dependent’ relationship between use of the painkiller and digestive, heart and kidney problems.

Jan 16, 2025 | businessandamerica.com | Eve Simmons

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan has died at the age of 46, his management has announced — with tributes pouring in for the TV star on social media. While the cause of his death is yet to be clarified, the actor went public earlier this year with his terrifying experience of respiratory failure, which he said was caused by his addiction to vapes.  In June, he revealed to The Sun that his habit landed him in intensive care, where his family were told he may not make it through the night.

Jan 6, 2025 | businessandamerica.com | Eve Simmons

Top British virus experts have called on Chinese authorities to disclose vital information about a worrying outbreak of the respiratory infection hMPV, which is reported to be overwhelming its hospitals. The UK authorities ‘need more information on the specific strain circulating’ in order to accurately assess the threat to the British public, warned virus expert Dr Andrew Catchpole.

Nov 29, 2024 | businessandamerica.com | Eve Simmons

MPs today took the first step in passing one of the most historic pieces of legislation in the last decade. The Commons approved the second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — which argues for the right for patients with less than six months to live to seek an assisted death in England. The result was won by a narrow majority — 330 votes to 275, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer among the politicians in favour.