Government is considering ban on sale of energy drinks to children
The Government has announced that it is considering a ban on energy drinks for children.
The ban would apply to drinks that contain more than...
Manchester’s children are treating their way to a sugary timebomb
Children in Manchester are eating more than their recommended daily sugar intake - in sweet treats alone.
Research to mark Sugar Awareness Week shows kids...
Greater Manchester researchers set to receive over £2 million funding from Cancer Research UK
GREATER MANCHESTER scientists are set to benefit from one of the biggest funding grants ever awarded by Cancer Research UK.
Just one bottle of wine a week can increase the risk of cancer
A new study says that moderate levels of drinking, e.g. one bottle of wine per week can put people at risk of cancer, particularly breast...
It’s time to recognise air pollution as an occupational health hazard
The British Safety Council has launched a report ‘Impact of air pollution on the health of outdoor workers’ which provides compelling evidence to recognize...
HPV vaccine could prevent over 100,000 cancers
Estimates suggest that the HPV vaccine programme will lead to the prevention of over 64,000 cervical cancers and nearly 50,000 non-cervical cancers by 2058.
From...
More than a billion fewer cigarettes smoked each year as people ditch the cigs
According to a study commissioned by Cancer Research Uk, around 1.4 billion fewer cigarettes are being smoked every year.
Between 2011 and 2018, average monthly...
Lib Dems warn of “undeniable link” between regional poverty and long-lasting health problems
New statistics from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) reveal that six of the 10 most deprived areas across England are...
Testosterone replacement benefits young male cancer survivors, new research finds
Young male cancer survivors may significantly benefit from testosterone replacement therapy - especially after testicular cancer - according to the first ever clinical trial...
New sepsis screening would “miss” large proportion of cases if used in the UK,...
A screening system assessing the risk of sepsis in new-borns, which is being trialled in the UK, would miss around 30 per cent of...