Young adults let down by ‘postcode lottery’ for ADHD treatment
A national survey conducted as part of University of Exeter research has found huge variation in treatment for ADHD, highlighting the struggle many young...
Gwynne urges vaccine take up after telling story of his grandson
The Greater Manchester MP and public health minister Andrew Gwynne has urged all pregnant women to get the RSV vaccine after describing how he...
Blood pressure checks at the dentist and optician to catch those at risk of...
The NHS is trialling blood pressure checks at dentist and optometry appointments to help find people at hidden risks of stroke or heart attacks.
The...
People with food allergies has doubled since 2008 according to researchers
The number of people with food allergy in the UK has more than doubled since 2008, with the largest increase seen in young children.
In...
How ‘Knowing Your Numbers’ Can Save Your Life
With Greater Manchester having one of the highest rates of heart attacks and strokes in England, this Know Your Numbers week, NHS Greater Manchester...
Just ten minutes of mindfulness daily boosts wellbeing and fights depression – study reveals
New research reveals how short bursts of daily mindfulness can boost wellbeing, combat depression and anxiety, and inspire healthier lifestyle choices.
In a new study published...
NHS 111 offering crisis mental health support for the first time
Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS has announced today.
The change means the NHS...
Men’s health: ‘Silent crisis’ needs to be a ‘national concern’
Men in England are facing “a silent health crisis”, dying nearly four years earlier than women, while suffering disproportionately higher rates of cancers, heart...
People in the North of England are among the worst affected by Long Covid
Research suggests that people in the North of England are among the worst affected by Long Covid with fifth of patients in some areas of...
Just two slices of ham a day could mean higher type 2 diabetes risk
Meat consumption, particularly consumption of processed meat and unprocessed red meat, is associated with a higher type 2 diabetes risk according to a study...