Understanding eating disorders

Researchers have moved a step closer to understanding eating disorders – a move which could ultimately lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the conditions. It is estimated the NHS spends around £1.6 billion a year on eating disorders, but despite these efforts anorexia nervosa has the highest death rate of all psychiatric conditions, with […]

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Understanding eating disorders

Researchers have moved a step closer to understanding eating disorders – a move which could ultimately lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the conditions. It is estimated the NHS spends around £1.6 billion a year on eating disorders, but despite these efforts anorexia nervosa has the highest death rate of all psychiatric conditions, with […]

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Dramatic drop in global measles cases

Dramatic drop in global measles cases: In 2016, an estimated 90 000 people died from measles – an 84% drop from more than 550 000 deaths in 2000 – according to a new report published by leading health organizations. This marks the first time global measles deaths have fallen below 100 000 per year. ‘Saving […]

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Dramatic drop in global measles cases

Dramatic drop in global measles cases: In 2016, an estimated 90 000 people died from measles – an 84% drop from more than 550 000 deaths in 2000 – according to a new report published by leading health organizations. This marks the first time global measles deaths have fallen below 100 000 per year. ‘Saving […]

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Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month takes place every April and has since it first launched in 1992. Throughout this period of time, teams of experts aim to increase public awareness about stress. This includes highlighting the causes of stress, the negative effects stress can have on the mind and body, and how to relieve stress. Watch this short […]

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Millions turn to natural remedies

Millions of adults are now turning to natural remedies and therapies to maintain a normal healthy lifestyle over medical alternatives. And rather than a doctor being a first port of call in times of trouble, 48 per cent prefer to find their own treatment while 21 per cent take up natural alternatives such as homeopathy, nutritional […]

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Millions turn to natural remedies

Millions of adults are now turning to natural remedies and therapies to maintain a normal healthy lifestyle over medical alternatives. And rather than a doctor being a first port of call in times of trouble, 48 per cent prefer to find their own treatment while 21 per cent take up natural alternatives such as homeopathy, nutritional […]

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Test bowel cancer patients for Lynch syndrome

More than eight out of 10 NHS hospitals in England are not following the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines to test all bowel cancer patients at the time of their diagnosis for Lynch syndrome, with a mere 22 hospitals (17%) following the guidelines. A freedom of Information request submitted by Bowel […]

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Test bowel cancer patients for Lynch syndrome

More than eight out of 10 NHS hospitals in England are not following the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines to test all bowel cancer patients at the time of their diagnosis for Lynch syndrome, with a mere 22 hospitals (17%) following the guidelines. A freedom of Information request submitted by Bowel […]

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