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Fatty liver disease patients likely to suffer from personality disorder
Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are more likely to suffer with a personality disorder than people without the condition, a new study reveals. Researchers also discovered that, whilst NAFLD patients know that they need...2023-10-03 2248 0 -
Allergy awareness advocate receives her MBE!
Award-winning businesswoman Julianne Ponan has been officially presented with her MBE for Services to Business, Exports, and to People with Allergies. Julianne received her MBE from The Princess Royal, Princess Anne at Windsor Castle. Of those...2023-10-02 11561 0 -
Cotswolds personal trainer launches virtual gym for the over 55s
James Hilton, a personal trainer from the Cotswolds, who is a specialist in biomechanics and injury recovery, will be opening the virtual doors to Jim’s Gym, an online ‘space’ supporting people over 55 to lead a...2023-10-01 11521 0 -
Jill Scott and Daley Thompson join Government push to get millions more people active
Lioness legend Jill Scott MBE, Olympic gold medalist Daley Thompson CBE, and former No10 Delivery Unit chief Sir Michael Barber are joining the Government’s National Physical Activity Taskforce to help get millions more people involved in...2023-09-27 7483 0 -
Disadvantaged young people to enjoy more outdoor experiences away from home
Thousands of disadvantaged young people are to get access to outdoor learning opportunities away from home so they can develop vital life skills, build confidence and resilience. The Adventures Away From Home Fund, worth £1.5 million,...2023-09-26 2428 0 -
Tuberculosis (TB) cases continue to rise in England in 2023
Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) indicates that cases of TB in England increased by 7% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same timeframe in 2022, with 2,408 notifications compared to 2,251...2023-09-23 2153 0 -
Government and NHS to help tackle killer heart condition
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay, has unveiled measures to tackle aortic dissection, a life-threatening heart condition that kills 2,000 people every year. Speaking at a research event to mark Aortic Dissection...2023-09-22 2041 0 -
Landmark survey seeks women’s views on reproductive health
Women across England are being encouraged to help shape future reproductive health policy by sharing their experiences of a range of issues, as the government launches a new landmark survey. Delivering on a key commitment in...2023-09-07 1600 0 -
Large mismatches between the funding different areas receive for public services and their spending needs
In 2022-23, day-to-day spending on NHS, local government, schools, police and public health in England amounted to more than £245 billion, equivalent to £4,310 per person. This is a huge sum, which makes it vital that this...2023-09-06 1935 0 -
Nottingham schools to try new toolkit to help children make healthy choices
A new education toolkit to encourage healthy behaviours in children is being trialled in schools across Nottingham. The Nutrition Advisory Team has created the ‘Nutri Kit’ with support from the University of Nottingham’s Food Innovation Centre. It is...2023-09-05 4572 0
