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.
Venous leg ulcers represent a significant socioeconomic burden, costing the NHS over £3 billion each year. These ulcers can lead to life-altering challenges for patients, impacting both their mental and physical health. Lorna Rothery spoke with Professor Dan Carradice, a specialist in vascular surgery, about why early treatment must be a national priority.
How does eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy or in early life affect your health? Researchers tested on rat offspring to study how diet impacts future preferences.
Pica is an eating disorder where the sufferer craves to eat non-food substances such as soil, ice or clay. But who can be affected, what are the causes, and what else is there to know?
Study finds link between income and experience of physical pain, suggesting that a a lower income rank is linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing pain.
