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.
Adam Mence from L&R Medical UK explains how the company is empowering patients to manage their conditions while supporting NHS goals for improving care outcomes and efficiency. Overall, investing in self-care and innovative technologies is shown to be both clinically effective and cost-efficient.
A recent study unveils alarming findings about women's cancer risk, indicating significant connections between the disease and exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
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.
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.
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...
The government has announced increased financial support for eligible students pursuing healthcare studies, reducing financial barriers and enhancing training opportunities.
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a temporary increase in children residing with grandparents and extended family members, underscoring the significance of multi-generational living.
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.
Research presented by ESC Congress 2023 has revealed that understanding and acting on heart attack symptoms is linked to faster lifesaving treatment
The study investigated...
A study in Hypertension highlights an association between COVID-19 and persistent high blood pressure, among specific demographics and people with preexisting health conditions.