High street pharmacies spot cancers in new NHS early diagnosis drive
Staff in high street pharmacies will be funded to spot signs of cancer as part of a new drive to catch tumours early when...
Greater Manchester’s Health leaders warn over this week’s Doctor’s strikes
Health leaders in Greater Manchester are urging members of the public to use NHS 111 Online for all non-emergency healthcare needs as the NHS...
Could a poo transplant one day be the secret of eternal youth?
Faecal transplants could one day be used as a therapy to restore cognitive function in the elderly – according to new research from the...
Hands,face space and is Xmas cancelled as Boris brings in the rule of six
The Prime Minister has confirmed that from Monday social gatherings will be limited to six people, and acknowledged it is “too early to say” where...
Manchester research-Type 2 diabetes health checks down by 7.4 million due to UK’s covid...
Manchester-based researchers estimate that between March and December 2020, 7.4 million fewer NICE recommended health care checks took place in UK general practices in...
0.27 per cent of people infected with Covid-19 in past two weeks
148,000 people in England or 0..27% of people not in care homes, hospitals or other institutional settings in England would test positive for COVID-19...
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...
Pregnant women urged to come forward for COVID-19 vaccination
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has urged pregnant women to come forward for vaccination.
Figures published show that 34 women have died in the...
Theatre and museum trips linked to living longer
Older people who engage with the arts live longer than those who take part infrequently or not at all, according to research.
The study, published...
New Greater Manchester initiative aims to to improve dental care in schools and nurseries.
A £1.5 million-pound action plan to improve children’s oral health in Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Bolton has been launched today.
The investment aims to reduce...