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Stroke happens every five minutes in the UK. This means that you, a parent, a grandparent, a child, a sibling or relative could suddenly be struck down. Stroke doesn’t discriminate, and it destroys lives, leaving two...

Smoking In the UK around 6.9 million people over the age of 18 smoke. Although rates of smoking have decreased in recent years, the number of people who smoke remains high. Smoking harms almost all organs...

The NHS is encouraging South Asian people to find out if they are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes through using the ‘Know Your Risk’ tool hosted by Diabetes UK. The push comes as...

Thousands of patients with cancer have had chemotherapy delivered to their doors so that they can more safely receive treatment during the coronavirus pandemic.   Up to 10,000 chemo home deliveries were made over three months...

Public Health England (PHE) has launched a major new adult health campaign, called ‘Better Health’, to encourage adults to eat better, lose weight and get active.   Everyone can benefit from taking steps towards having a...

As part of the RAC’s continued partnership with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, the company has launched a new affinity scheme, offering anyone associated with the charity a discount on breakdown cover when bought through a dedicated...

With the kids off school, the stresses of working from home, and the worry of the ongoing pandemic, it is no surprise that millions of people are struggling with their sleep patterns at the moment. Add to the...

COVID 19 outbreak has given a technological boost to the healthcare industries but it was never expected in such a way. The usage of technologies like Artificial Intelligence and IoT has gained a significant hike in...

‘Covid-friendly’ cancer treatments that are safer for patients during the pandemic will be expanded and extended through a £160 million initiative, NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens announced. The funding will pay for drugs that treat...

Using a simple urine test alongside routine imaging for patients with adrenal masses could speed up adrenal cancer diagnosis, improving patient’s prognosis and reducing the need for invasive diagnostic procedures, a new multi-centre study published in...