Health & Social Care

Within, Open Access Government’s Health and Social Care news section, we offer a variety of diverse material. With a focus on the most noteworthy stories in the sector from around the world.

Providing information on the most popular and interesting topics such as the NHS digital transformation and its ongoing developments along with the latest research on diabetes, rare diseases and potential cures. This section also offers articles on the funding to healthcare services and has a strong focus on mental health issues/research and much more.

This category also offers information on how environmental changes are affecting peoples health today along with how the LGBT community deals with health stigma surrounding it.

Food insecurity amplifies severe hypoglycaemia risk in diabetic adults

A study for the Study of Diabetes reveals that adults with diabetes facing food insecurity are more to experience severe hypoglycaemia.
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Walking for health: Impact of living in walkable neighborhoods

Living in walkable neighbourhoods can significantly lower the risk of obesity-related cancers in women, says a new study from Columbia University.
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Research connects job loss to increased risk of miscarriage and stillbirth

A study published in Human Reproduction reveals a concerning association between job loss and a heightened risk of miscarriage and stillbirth.
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Agency staff expenditure within the NHS and beyond

Growing pressure on the NHS is leading to increased reliability on agency staff for support, but this is bringing its own challenges.
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UKHSA strikes new UK-based vaccine deal

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has secured a groundbreaking UK-based vaccine deal, strengthening the nation's readiness for potential influenzas pandemics.
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NHS England patients face up to 2.5-Year wait for MRI scans

Data reveals shockingly long waiting periods for diagnostic procedures, including ultrasounds, MRI scans and CT scans. But why is the wait for MRI scans and other tests increasing?
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Devastating impact of hypertension and its potential solutions

The World Health Organisation has released a report highlighting the alarming global impact of hypertension. What can clinicians and researchers do to control it?
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E-cigarettes link to smoking: A complex relationship

In a investigation led by Queen Mary University of London and generously funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR), the relationship between E-cigarettes link to smoking is under scrutiny.
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Preventing cardiovascular disease: Salt reduction’s miraculous role

As party conferences kick off, the forthcoming 2024 General Election highlights the vital mission of preventing cardiovascular disease.
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The collapsing healthcare system in Sudan threatens children’s lives

Children are dying due to the failing healthcare system in Sudan, according to the World Health Organisation. What needs to change?
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New study reveals chemical exposures linked to women’s Cancer risk

A recent study unveils alarming findings about women's cancer risk, indicating significant connections between the disease and exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
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WHO’s global action plan aims to boost worldwide physical activity

WHO's Global Action Plan 2018-2030 calls for a comprehensive approach to increase physical activity worldwide to reduce inactivity by 15% by 2030, supported by the ACTIVE toolkit for policy implementation.
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£200 million for NHS resilience amid water quality decline

The UK government commits £200 million to reinforce NHS resilience, ensuring swift patient care during the challenging winter.
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Virtual anticipatory care solutions that focus on personalised care

Dan Moody, Director, Public Sector Solutions at IQVIA, unpacks virtual anticipatory care solutions that focus on personalised care and their value.
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Research suggests we should be having more Sumac in our diets

Life expectancy is declining in many UK communities – and diet is central to this. Declining nutritional value of our food means we need more high-value substances like sumac in our daily lives.
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Cutting-edge optics combined with AI accelerate virus detection

Researchers have introduced an automated rendition of the viral plaque assay, the gold standard method for virus detection and quantification This approach incorporates time-lapse holographic...
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Government enhances support for affordable healthcare studies in the UK

The government has announced increased financial support for eligible students pursuing healthcare studies, reducing financial barriers and enhancing training opportunities.
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The influence of COVID-19 on multi-generational living

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a temporary increase in children residing with grandparents and extended family members, underscoring the significance of multi-generational living.
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The impact of sleep on children’s impulsive behaviour

A recent study from the University of Georgia's Youth Development Institute reveals sleep's crucial role in mitigating children's impulsive behaviour.
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UK invests £13 million in groundbreaking healthcare AI projects

The UK is making strides in health analysis by earmarking £13 million to fund groundbreaking healthcare AI technology. These initiatives use the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionise diagnostics and medical procedures.

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