British health body criticized by more than 2,000 doctors for pro-Israel statement

BIRMINGHAM, England In a petition launched on Monday, more than 2,000 British healthcare professionals rejected a recent pro-Israel statement made by the Department of Health and Social Care. In its statement on Friday, the ministry – responsible for health and care policies – said: “We fly the flag of Israel at the Department of Health …

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Gambling companies will be forced to pay around 100 million a year to the NHS

Gambling companies will be forced to pay around 100 million a year to the NHS

Gambling companies will be forced to pay around €100 million a year to the NHS to fund addiction research, prevention and treatment, under government changes that will replace a long-standing system of voluntary contributions. Under a compulsory levy, welcomed by clinicians and campaigners, bookmakers and online casinos will pay 1% of what they win from …

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The little blue pill can make it difficult…to see! 32-year-old man goes blind in one eye after using Viagra

This scan shows the damage caused by blocked blood vessels in the 32-year-old man's right eye.

A man suddenly went blind in one eye after taking Viagra and doctors believe the erectile dysfunction cure could be the cause. The 32-year-old Iranian took an exceptional dose of sildenafil, the main ingredient in the little blue pill. He lost the sight in his right eye almost immediately afterwards. Despite efforts to restore his …

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