The latest health and social care news and a look at research and development into the treatment of common and rare diseases alike. We also look at the vital changes being made to help deliver effective healthcare through the digital transformation within the NHS.
The European Brain Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting brain research and improving the lives of the estimated 179 million Europeans living with brain conditions. Here, they discuss efforts aimed at enhancing care and raising awareness about brain health in Europe.
University of Oulu’s Professor Riitta Veijola discusses the impact of Type 1 diabetes on society and the challenges associated with tackling the disease
University of Illinois’ Dr. Benjamin Van Voorhees explains how the CATCH-IT intervention is fighting against depression using a behavioural vaccine approach
Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt has announced £20m of extra funding for hospitals to ease pressure on emergency departments ahead of next winter
Childhood obesity can cause major health problems in later life. Open Access Government highlights how Finland is tackling the growing health challenge
The University of Applied Sciences in Nordhausen and Pfalzklinikum explain why rural areas have advantages over cities in developing healthy communities
