Scientists discover possible explanation for mysterious broken heart syndrome
Two molecules linked to increased stress levels play a key role in the development of Takotsubo syndrome, sometimes known as broken heart syndrome, according...
Social media platforms partner with Government to encourage youngsters to get vaccinated in
Snapchat, Reddit, TikTok and YouTube have today partnered with the government to encourage young people to get the Covid vaccine.
The partnerships come as all...
UK-wide e-cigarette trial to help homeless quit smoking
A trial will investigate whether e-cigarettes could help people experiencing homelessness to quit smoking.
About 70% of people who are homeless smoke tobacco – far higher than...
‘Do not resuscitate’ orders were common in patients admitted with suspected COVID-19
Nearly a third of patients admitted to hospital with suspected COVID-19 during the first wave of the pandemic had a ‘Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary...
Fears breast cancer progress could stall due to COVID-19 backlog
Around 10,600 fewer breast cancer patients have started treatment in the last year in England.
Breast cancer deaths reached an all-time low before the pandemic,...
Firefighters refresh CPR skills and public urged to do same following footballer’s cardiac arrest
GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is encouraging the public to learn about CPR and refresh their First Aid skills, with the city-region’s...
Landmark change to blood donation eligibility rules
New eligibility rules that will allow more men who have sex with men to donate blood, platelets and plasma come into effect this week,...
Fitbits could help patients recover faster from surgery
Smartwatches could help prepare patients for major surgery, improving their recovery, researchers at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester have found in a...
Child is first in the world to receive new gene therapy as part of...
A Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital patient is the first child in the world to receive a pioneering new gene therapy as part of a...
Record numbers waiting for hospital treatment in England
The number of people in England waiting to start routine hospital treatment has reached a new record high.
5.12 million people were waiting to start...