The 2024 Global Health Expenditure Report released by the WHO (World Health Organization) reveals that after an initial surge in public health spending during the COVID-19 pandemic, the average government cost of health per capita dropped in 2022 across all income groups.
As the NHS continues to deal with long waiting lists, staff shortages, and the ongoing effects of the pandemic, Jonathan Patrick believes that now is the time to capitalize on the momentum we saw during COVID and expedite solutions that can help create a better and stronger health system.
A new report from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, shows the escalating health challenges seen by metabolic risk factors.
Researchers have found evidence suggesting that lifestyle factors may play a pivotal role in mitigating the risk of Alzheimer's disease, even among individuals carrying the ApoE4 gene variant.
A minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer, using a combination of MRI and transurethral ultrasound, has shown effectiveness in a recent study.
Ever thought about giving blood? Around 2.5 million litres of blood are transfused annually in the UK, but do we know about giving blood? Is it safe? What happens when you donate? Are there any risks? Here is all the information you need
A £5 million project started in the UK last year aims to enable individuals to receive Alzheimer's diagnoses within seconds through the National Health Service (NHS) within the next five years.
The COcoa supplement and multivitamin outcomes study (COSMOS) revealed promising results in the fight against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
Secondhand smoking has been recognised as a health hazard with links to cancer. Now researchers are focusing on thirdhand smoke, where harmful tobacco residues linger on surfaces such as furniture, walls and floors.
