Scarlet fever, a disease associated with the Victorian era, has resurged in the UK. As such, recent research has revealed the regions within the UK that have seen the most significant increase in cases. Health experts at NowPatient submitted Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to NHS trusts across the country to reveal which areas have […]
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Rebecca Wallersteiner takes at look at Wellcome Collection’s latest exhibition Jason and the Adventure of 254, an artist’s joyful exploration of becoming disabled as a child. Wellcome Collection’s latest exhibition Jason and the Adventure of 254, is a major solo show of exuberant, kaleidoscopically-colourful artworks by artist Jason Wilsher-Mills, curated by Shamita Sharmacharja and an […]
Scientists have discovered the key features of immune B cells which make them successful at targeting tumours – including when cancer has spread to a different part of the body. Published in Nature Immunology, the researchers have developed a computational tool to identify these anti-cancer immune cells which could lead to improved, personalised immunotherapies. Most […]
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As UK voters prepare to go to the polls, BANT (British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine) is calling on all parties to place nutrition and preventative healthcare at the heart of their pledges to the UK population. BANT CEO, Satu Jackson states “The health of the nation is dire. The statistics don’t lie. We […]
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A new study has revealed for the first time the vital role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in determining the lifespan of airborne viruses – namely SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It clearly showed keeping CO2 levels in check helps to reduce virus survival, and therefore the risk of infection. The research, led by the […]
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There have been recent updates in asthma treatments, including the MART treatment plan. Read on to find out more information. MART Treatment Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART) is an asthma treatment plan where someone is prescribed one combination inhaler instead of two separate preventer and reliever inhalers. Several types of combination inhalers can be used […]
Official data shows over 60% of dentists in England thinking leaving the NHS. The British Dental Association has lamented Government’s failure to tackle the growing exodus from the NHS workforce, as new official data shows the numbers are set to mount. Dentists’ Working Patterns, Motivation and Morale data shows morale is now at an all-time low […]
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Alcohol is the most commonly used substance, while vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young people, according to a new WHO/Europe report coordinated by researchers at the University of Glasgow. The latest data from across Europe, Central Asia and Canada, from the new Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, paints a […]
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A new study looking at health data from the last 20 years has highlighted the benefits of exercise programmes for individuals living with long-term health conditions. Drawing on a comprehensive overview of published evidence spanning 39 different long-term conditions – and encompassing 990 randomised controlled trials and over 900,000 patients – the research underscores the […]
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New data released today by the charity Melanoma Focus has found that over a quarter (28%) of adults in the UK say they use sunbeds, rising to 43% of 18-25 year olds. The research shows that sunbed use is alarmingly high across the country but that Belfast is the ‘sunbed capital of the UK’ with […]
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