North West cancer inequalities highlighted with new ‘neighbours’ to Antony Gormley sculptures on Crosby...
Antony Gormley’s iconic sculptures at Crosby Beach were yesterday joined by a collection of new ‘neighbours’, as North West Cancer Research launches a campaign...
Healthy food targets for UK’s biggest retailers help four million move to a healthier...
A new policy recommendation for health targets for major retailers that could reduce obesity in Britain by approximately 23% and help four million people...
Sewage monitoring could provide an early warning of COVID-19 outbreaks
Wastewater in sewage systems could provide a quicker and earlier indication of the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, and the University...
All About Us: New board game boosts confidence and wellbeing for people with dementia
A new life-storytelling board game has been released to help boost the self-confidence and wellbeing of people with dementia as they adjust to their...
New NHS measures to improve eye care and cut waiting times published
The NHS has published new clinical guidance which could reduce waiting times for eye care services for patients in England.
As part of a wide-ranging...
First coronavirus food parcels for most vulnerable leave a bad taste in the mouth
Rochdale council are taking steps to improve the quality of the government food parcels for people most at risk from coronavirus after the first...
Dietary supplement could be too toxic, Manchester scientists warn
A dietary supplement sold over the counter could be toxic and should not be used until it is shown to be safe, biologists from...
Supermarket layouts encourage unhealthy eating says report
The new report, Health on the Shelf published by RSPH and Slimming World, exposes the marketing tactics used to drive sales of unhealthy products...
UK spent around a fifth less than European neighbours on health care in last...
New analysis Analysis has found that over the decade before the pandemic, the UK spent around a fifth (18%) less on average than the...
Manchester study finds Emotional impact of pandemic could lead to exodus of NHS staff
New research has discovered that there is a high risk that the emotional and psychological impact of the pandemic on nurses and other healthcare...