Kidney disease probably caused by obesity, find Manchester scientists

study led by University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) researchers has revealed that obesity is likely to cause an increased...

Warning to parents as take up of MMR vaccine falls during pandemic

A new campaign is warning parents of the serious risk to children’s health from measles, reminding people to ensure their children are protected by...

Government set for U-turn on mandatory jabs for NHS and care workers

Reports this morning suggest that the Mandatory Covid jabs for NHS and social care workers are set to be scrapped Health Secretary Sajid Javid will...

If Government is serious about ‘levelling up’, it must overhaul funding for general practice

New analysis published today by the Health Foundation shows how general practice services in more deprived areas of England are underfunded, under-doctored and, on...

14 units a week still harmful to health

Drinking less than the UK’s recommended limit of 14 units of alcohol per week still increases the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart...

Blood test to detect cancer returning reaches final trial stage at the Christie

Researchers at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester and CRUK Manchester Institute are leading a clinical trial funded by Cancer Research UK that...

Tameside initiative has helped over 6,000 people improve their mental health

An innovative partnership team has helped over 6,000 people improve their mental health, so they can live well and reach their full potential. The Tameside...

Northerners’ hearing likely to be worse than Southerners Manchester study finds

Northerners over 50 have a 13.5% higher prevalence of hearing loss than Southerners in England, reveal University of Manchester researchers. They examined socio-spatial patterns...

North West Universities collaborate to tackle ultrasound workforce shortage

Over £1million of funding has been awarded to the Universities of Cumbria and Salford to support the education of new sonographers in North West...

It’s time to halt NHS staff exodus with game-changing pay rise, say health unions

The mounting NHS staffing crisis and long waiting times will become permanent unless the government brings in a game-changing retention package, with an inflation-busting...