Emily Watson, Health Editor

Emily Watson is an experienced health editor who has spent over a decade reporting on the NHS, public health policy, and medical breakthroughs. She led coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and has developed deep expertise in healthcare systems and pharmaceutical regulation. Before joining The Update Desk, she was health correspondent for BBC News Online.
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England Faces £290 Million Cost as Measles Vaccination Rates Decline

** In a stark warning, health experts have indicated that insufficient vaccination…

Emily Watson, Health Editor

Coroner Issues Warning on Candesartan Use During Pregnancy Following Tragic Infant Death

A recent coroner's report has raised serious concerns regarding the use of…

Emily Watson, Health Editor

TikTok Star Shell Rowe Shares Her Cancer Journey on You, Me and the Big C Podcast

In a poignant discussion on the You, Me and the Big C…

Emily Watson, Health Editor

Ultra-Processed Foods: A Growing Health Concern Comparable to Cigarettes, New Study Reveals

** Recent research from leading US universities has drawn alarming parallels between…

Emily Watson, Health Editor

Revolutionising NHS Prescriptions: Pharmacy2U Brings Convenience to Your Doorstep

In today's fast-paced world, managing NHS repeat prescriptions can often feel like…

Emily Watson, Health Editor

Royal Stoke University Hospital Set to Become the UK’s Premier Robotic Surgery Centre

In a groundbreaking development for healthcare in the UK, Royal Stoke University…

Emily Watson, Health Editor

Exploring the Zone Diet: A Natural Approach to Weight Management Without Injections

The Zone Diet, developed by American biochemist Dr Barry Sears in 1995,…

Emily Watson, Health Editor

Ultra-Processed Foods: A Call for Regulation Similar to Tobacco, New Study Suggests

A recent study has drawn alarming comparisons between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and…

Emily Watson, Health Editor

Disparities in Career Progression for NHS Support Staff Highlighted by New IFS Report

** A recent report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has…

Emily Watson, Health Editor

Projected 23 Million Additional Deaths by 2030 Due to Global Aid Cuts, Study Reveals

A new report has issued a stark warning about the potential consequences…

Emily Watson, Health Editor
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