Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic
Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, even if they didn’t have COVID-19, according to major new research linking the...
New Manchester study sheds light on Stephen Fry’s portrayal of manic depression
Despite the suffering caused by bipolar disorder – also known as manic depression - a significant minority of patients actually want to keep it...
New national study of long-term impacts of debilitating lung damage from COVID-19
A new national study will investigate the long-term effects of lung inflammation and scarring from COVID-19. The study, launched with £2 million of funding from...
Father-of-four who survived blood cancer urges others to go to their GP ‘if something...
September is also Blood Cancer Awareness Month. It also marks one year since father-of-four Jonathan Smith, from Hale, completed successful treatment for acute myeloid...
Study highlights failure to recognise risks of epilepsy drug in pregnancy
Doctors are often failing to inform patients about the risk of birth defects to their unborn babies of a commonly used drug to treat...
Children helpline lockdown lifeline release
Stockport NHS health visiting and school nursing teams were amongst the first in the country to set up a helpline for concerned parents during...
Rochdale Care Home rated inadequate and placed it in special measures after an inspection...
The Care Quality Commission after carrying out an unannounced focused inspection of Stamford House, run by Antonipillai Gnanabalan deemed it inadequate overall and...
The Christie celebrates the 20th anniversary of its groundbreaking peritoneal tumour service
The Christie is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its peritoneal tumour service. These tumours, found in the abdomen, are rare and often require complex...
6 in 10 food adverts during family TV shows promote junk food
A new report, based on research conducted at the University of Liverpool, shows that almost six in ten food and drink adverts shown during...
Beetroot has blood pressure link in pregnant women
A study by scientists at The University of Manchester and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has found a link between the humble beetroot and...