What takes your breath away by the British Lung Foundation

The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity looking after the nation’s lungs. With your support, we’ll make sure that one day everyone breathes clean air with healthy lungs. Novemver is COPD awareness month. […]

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‘AF won’t wait’ on Global AF Aware Week

AF Association reminds patients that ‘AF won’t wait’ on Global AF Aware Week: The Atrial Fibrillation Association is reminding people that healthcare services remain open for those who need them this Global AF Aware Week (16-22 November, 2020) following a worrying increase in the number of excess acute cardiovascular deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic — indicating […]

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‘AF won’t wait’ on Global AF Aware Week

AF Association reminds patients that ‘AF won’t wait’ on Global AF Aware Week: The Atrial Fibrillation Association is reminding people that healthcare services remain open for those who need them this Global AF Aware Week (16-22 November, 2020) following a worrying increase in the number of excess acute cardiovascular deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic — indicating […]

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Love during lockdown study

Love goes on in lockdown, but is less physical for some: study. Sexual activity and dating app use declined among Australian adults during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, although chatting on dating apps increased, University of Melbourne research has found. Published in BMJ journal Sexually Transmitted Infections, the national online survey looked at the impact of lockdown restrictions on […]

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Love during lockdown study

Love goes on in lockdown, but is less physical for some: study. Sexual activity and dating app use declined among Australian adults during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, although chatting on dating apps increased, University of Melbourne research has found. Published in BMJ journal Sexually Transmitted Infections, the national online survey looked at the impact of lockdown restrictions on […]

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COPD: Many do not understand their condition

The Taskforce for Lung Health is calling for people with suspected or diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to receive more support during and after the pandemic. New analysis released by the Taskforce for Lung Health highlights the ongoing lack of awareness and knowledge surrounding lung disease in the country, and illustrates the need for […]

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COPD: Many do not understand their condition

The Taskforce for Lung Health is calling for people with suspected or diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to receive more support during and after the pandemic. New analysis released by the Taskforce for Lung Health highlights the ongoing lack of awareness and knowledge surrounding lung disease in the country, and illustrates the need for […]

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First-ever global commitment to eliminate a cancer

A cervical cancer-free future: First-ever global commitment to eliminate a cancer Geneva, 17 November 2020 – WHO‘s Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, launched today, outlines three key steps: vaccination, screening and treatment. Successful implementation of all three could reduce more than 40% of new cases of the disease and 5 million […]

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First-ever global commitment to eliminate a cancer

A cervical cancer-free future: First-ever global commitment to eliminate a cancer Geneva, 17 November 2020 – WHO‘s Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, launched today, outlines three key steps: vaccination, screening and treatment. Successful implementation of all three could reduce more than 40% of new cases of the disease and 5 million […]

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