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Helena Vesty
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Health and Social Care Correspondent, Manchester Evening News
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Biography
News, politics and culture journalist for The Bolton News, with experience at The Guardian, Digital Spy, Manchester Evening News. Bylines at ShortList, The Pool and Watch VRV. Production experience at BBC Sunday Politics. NCTJ Gold Standard with News Associates. helena (dot) vesty (at) gmail (dot) com
health, disability rights politics, feminism chronic illness,Disability
Content
Scientists warn drug being 'inappropriately' prescribed could lead to 'biggest threat to global health'
By Helena Vesty Verified| Manchester Evening News Verified Doctors are prescribing antibiotics for tens of thousands of patients with infections, with 'little or no consideration of prognosis and the risk of the infection worsening', according to a new study led by University of Manchester scientists. Many younger people are being prescribed antibiotics, even though they are often fit enough to recover from their condition without them. That could lead to antibiotic resistance, 'the biggest threat to global health, according to the researchers.
By Helena Vesty Verified| Manchester Evening News Verified The young woman's suffered a cardiac arrest and her heart stopped beatingA Love Island star's girlfriend has been rushed to the hospital after she suffered from a cardiac arrest. Sam Taylor, who was part of the hit reality TV series last year, recently made his new relationship public. Now, the Chesterfield man is at his girlfriend's side after the frightening medical emergency.
By Helena Vesty Verified| Manchester Evening News Verified Harry Moss, 14, from Birmingham, was fatally injured in an incident involving heavy machinery on a farm in Malvern, Worcestershire, on Thursday morningTributes are flooding in for a teenage boy who died following a horrific accident involving farm equipment this week. Harry Moss died aged just 14 after sustaining severe injuries caused by machinery on a farm in Malvern, Worcestershire, on Thursday morning. He has now been pictured for the first time.
Company Info
Manchester Evening News
The Manchester Evening News (MEN) is a regional daily newspaper that has been serving Greater Manchester and North West England since its founding on October 10, 1868. Originally established by Mitchell Henry to support his political campaign, the paper has evolved under various ownerships, currently operating as part of Reach PLC. MEN has a rich history and became Britain’s largest provincial evening newspaper by 1939. The newspaper focuses on local news, politics, sports, and community campaigns, providing daily coverage that includes breaking news and investigative journalism. It also engages in community advocacy, promoting local interests such as public health and social equity. MEN offers both print and digital news, along with classified advertising that has historically catered to local businesses and public sector campaigns. With a commitment to editorial standards, the MEN continues to be a vital part of Greater Manchester’s media landscape.
Chadderton, England, United Kingdom
+44 161 832 7200
Founded: 1868