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NHS faces potential funding shortfall without major productivity boost

A new analysis from the Health Foundation has revealed concerns over the future funding needs of NHS England with warnings of a potential shortfall unless the health service can significantly boost its productivity in the coming years.

Chocolate and health: What are the benefits of chocolate?

660,990 tonnes of chocolate are eaten every year in the UK - that’s around 11 Kg of chocolate per person per year, but are there possible benefits of chocolate? 

The cavalry isn’t coming: health and social care reform will come from within

In order to deliver true health and social care reform, we need to remove silos and develop an at-home care strategy.

First steps towards patient safety and reduced costs in operating theatres and hospitals

Chris Norman, the VP of Healthcare at Elcom highlights some of the issues hospitals and operating theatres are having with increasing patient safety and cutting costs.

The importance of a good night’s sleep for your response to vaccination

The benefits of a good night's sleep on mental health is well-known, but now researchers have discovered it has an impact on response to vaccination too.

Studying the organosulfur content in vegetables

The health benefits of sulfur-rich vegetables is well-known, but can we quantify the organosulfur content in vegetables?

Towards better oral health in Europe

Georgios Tsakos, Dympna Kavanagh, and Nigel Carter, argue that now is the time for public health action towards better oral health in Europe.

An in-depth look at opioid dependence

Dr Gerard Sinovich, Lead Pain Specialist, provides an in-depth commentary on behalf of Cantourage Clinic concerning what we need to know about opioids and opioid dependence.

What are the health benefits of live microbes?

The health benefits of live microbes, foods such as yoghurt, other fermented foods and raw fruits and vegetables include improved blood pressure and weight.

We need a common pathway to decarbonise healthcare

Kristian Steele, Associate Director at Arup, argues that the climate crisis is also a health crisis. We, therefore, need a common pathway to decarbonise healthcare

Keto diet has highest carbon footprint and lowest nutritional value

Tulane University has compared popular diets to analyse nutritional quality and environmental impact and has found that the keto diet ranks the worst.

Advanced practice nursing in long-term care

Paul De Raeve, Secretary General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations provides insight into the EU’s advanced practice nursing in long-term care.

Long-term effects of vaping on the cardiovascular system

As vaping becomes increasingly popular, with 3.6 million users in the UK alone, you may be wondering what the long-term effects of vaping on cardiovascular system are.

What are the cardiovascular risks of hormone therapy?

Individuals suffering from gender dysphoria may decide to take hormone therapy, but a new study says that this treatment can increase the risk of serious cardiac events.

Could manuka honey be effective on collagen scaffolds?

Manuka honey, made from tea trees, can help collagen scaffolds to heal by resisting bacterial infection and promoting bone growth. 

Parent decision-making in vaccinating children against COVID-19

Study examines the scientific evidence, political and social pressures parents face when vaccinating children.

How air pollution accelerates bone loss from osteoporosis

Elevated levels of air pollution increases bone loss from osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, with effects most evident in the lumbar spine.

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