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More than half of diabetics are treated for mental health problems, study reveals
A study commissioned by Ieso Digital Health shows that over half of those living with type 1 and 2 diabetes are affected by mental health problems.
Health experts warn of the dangers caused by lack of hygiene while camping
Thousands of people across the UK risk damage to their health and sight this summer by lack of hygiene while on camping holidays this summer, warn health experts at Optical Express
BSI launches new workplace mental health code of practice
BSI, the business standards company, has launched a new workplace mental health code of practice for organisations to help Britain's workforce
Be Clear on Cancer campaign urges public to ‘look before they flush’
Public Health England (PHE) is launching a national 'Be Clear on Cancer' campaign to encourage everyone to 'look before they flush' and visit their GP if they notice blood in their urine
Agriculture industry has highest death rate, report shows
The latest report from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that the agriculture industry still has the highest rate of fatal injuries compared to any other sector.
An introduction to shortness of breath (dyspnoea)
NHS 24 provides an introduction to sudden shortness of breath, which is also known as breathing difficulty (dyspnoea)
Diabetes: A global epidemic, A local problem
Dr Eleanor D Kennedy, Research Manager at the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation explains why diabetes is a global epidemic and at the same time, a local problem
The role of research in Canada for the future of ageing
Dr Yves Joanette, Scientific Director at the CIHR Institute of Aging explores how Canada’s researchers are meeting the needs of an ageing population, now and in the future
The World Health Organization: Tackling infectious diseases in Africa
Open Access Government explores the work of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in tackling infectious diseases, including tuberculosis (TB)
Modernising health policy, building up knowledge and tackling preventable diseases
The work of Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health & Food Safety, with responsibility for modernising health policy, building up knowledge and tackling preventable diseases
The detection, identification and monitoring of infectious diseases in Africa
The Southern African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance detail the issues around the detection, identification and monitoring of infectious diseases in Africa today
Greater research investment is needed for a dementia breakthrough
Dr Doug Brown, Chief Policy and Research Officer at Alzheimer’s Society, discusses why more investment is needed in dementia research
Prevention, early detection and effective therapy in melanoma
Dr Bettina Ryll from the Melanoma Patient Network Europe gives a patient advocacy perspective
Ethical Healthcare asks: Is the market ready for a novel approach to consulting?
Here, Ethical Healthcare Consulting explains how they look to shake up existing consulting models with a unique blend of quality combined with not-for-profit status
Physical activity and ageing: Recommendations that will translate into greater practice
Isabelle J. Dionne, Professor at Université deSherbrooke provides a compelling analysis of physical activity (PA) and ageing, focussing on how to develop recommendations that will translate into greater practice
How digital solutions are having an impact on the self-management of Type 2 diabetes
Yinka Makinde, Programme Director at DigitalHealth.London tells us exactly how digital solutions are having an impact on the self-management of Type 2 diabetes across London in the UK.
Diabetes: A commitment to growing international research, education and innovation
Janet Jarvis from Leicester Diabetes Centre tells us about their international research, education and innovation in the field of diabetes
Digitally enabled pathway personalisation: Journey to Diabetes Prevention 3.0
From Diabetes Prevention 1.0 to Prevention 3.0, Hitachi Consulting explains a digitally enabled pathway personalisation when it comes to diabetes
Disability and public spaces
The UK’s population is living longer, meaning that more of us will experience mobility issues in our lifetime. Although this is the case, there is still an issue when it comes to the accessibility of our homes, buildings and public spaces
NHS patients willing to pay more tax to improve services
More than four in five of NHS users would be willing to pay more tax to secure significant improvements to the service, according to a new poll commissioned by the NHS Confederation
