Hours spent on social media harms young people’s health says study
Frequent, heavy social media use can disrupt activities which promote positive mental health in girls, new research suggests.
The findings come from the first comprehensive...
GP model used to calculate risk of cardiovascular disease could be misleading patients says...
A new study by researchers at The University of Manchester suggests that the current statistical model used by GPs to predict a patient’s risk of developing...
Salford’s dental practices to become more ‘family friendly’
Dental practices across Salford are sign up to become more family friendly, as part of a new scheme to improve children’s oral health.
With Salford...
Only North West and South East are on course to hit Government’s 2030 smoke-free...
Only two UK regions - the North West and South East - are on course to hit the Government’s new 2030 smoke-free target, according...
Fast-food menus can be rearranged to encourage healthier choices, Manchester research shows
Menu layouts can encourage consumers to make healthier drinks choices in restaurants, new research suggests.
A study, by Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of...
Prime Minister announces £120m funding boost for Greater Manchester health services but is it...
Health services across Greater Manchester will be allocated £119.2m, following the announcement of £850m in new funding to upgrade outdated facilities and equipment.
The announcement...
New stem cell combination could help to repair damaged hearts
A combination of heart cells derived from human stem cells could be the answer to developing a desperately-needed treatment for heart failure, according to...
Eating dark chocolate may positively affect mood and relieve depressive symptoms
A new University College London led study looking at whether different types of chocolate are associated with mood disorders was the first to examine the...
Physical activity for older adults celebrated across Greater Manchester as part of region’s Active...
Exercise classes in a pub, walking netball players, grandmothers who are gym goers and an 83-year-old half marathon runner make up just some of...
Eating a handful of nuts a day could improve your sex life
Consuming 60 grams of nuts a day improves sexual function.That's according to a nutritional study carried out by researchers from the URV’s Human Nutrition...