Manchester team discover potential new treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer
Scientists have identified a new way to kill pancreatic cancer cells by ‘pulling the plug’ on the energy generator that fuels calcium pumps on...
Guidelines on breast cancer surgery need revision, find Manchester researchers
Current international breast cancer surgery guidelines need urgent revision, according to a meta-analysis of 68 studies comprising 112,140 patients by University of Manchester researchers.
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“We wanted to help others in future” – mum of baby who took part...
Pioneering research taking place at Saint Mary’s Hospital is trialling cannabidiol (CBD) – in conjunction with the NHS standard of care – as a...
NHS launches catch up campaign for missed MMR vaccines
Millions of parents and carers in England are being urged to book their children in for their missed measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine...
Heart failure hospital admissions soar by third in last 5 years, BHF analysis finds
The number of people being admitted to hospital due to heart failure has risen by a third in the last five years, according to...
Energy drinks ban to under 16s welcomed but more must be done
Leading experts say a Government crackdown on energy drinks does not go far enough, following the publication of a highly anticipated report.
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When to wean? Campaign cuts through myths, brings new 24/7 online advice to parents
The campaign is being launched as part of the Start4Life programme, which aims to boost health during pregnancy, birth and children’s early...
World-first genetic test for babies’ hearing wins major award
team who led the research for a world-first genetic test that could save the hearing of hundreds of babies each year, has won the...
Almost 9,000 people in Manchester could have undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes and 64% admit...
A lack of awareness has sparked cause for concern around one of the leading health conditions in the UK, Type 2 diabetes, with 64% of people...
Manchester study unmasks scale of patient doctor divide
A study has estimated that around three million Britons - or 7.6 % of the country - believe they have experienced a harmful or...