Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
First UK death confirmed in coronavirus outbreak
Britain on Thursday announced its first death from coronavirus within the country, as the total number of confirmed cases jumped to 115.
Mar 5, 2020
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Health
Alcohol minimum unit price could save almost 8,000 lives in north of England
Civic leaders are calling for the urgent introduction of a minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol in England after new evidence from the University of Sheffield's Alcohol Research Group revealed that it could save almost 8,000 ...
Feb 28, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Two new UK coronavirus cases linked to Italy, Tenerife
Two more patients have tested positive for coronavirus in Britain, health authorities said Thursday, bringing the total number of diagnosed cases in the UK to 15.
Feb 27, 2020
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Surgery
'Play, Dagmar, play': Violinist recalls tumour op performance
Emerging from the depths of slumber, Dagmar Turner had barely a chance to notice the hushed intensity of the operating theatre when someone thrust her violin into her hands. It was time to play the performance of her life.
Feb 27, 2020
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Health
England off track to meet government's 2030 smoke-free target
England will fail to be smoke-free by 2030 if current smoking trends continue, according to a report released today from Cancer Research UK.
Feb 26, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Reconnecting with nature key for the health of people and the planet
Individuals who visit natural spaces weekly, and feel psychologically connected to them, report better physical and mental wellbeing, new research has shown.
Feb 13, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
NHS staff shortages mean patients miss out on early bowel cancer diagnosis
Around 1,100 people in England could miss out on the chance of an early stage bowel cancer diagnosis through screening each year because of NHS staff shortages, according to new calculations released by Cancer Research UK ...
Jan 28, 2020
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Health
Smoking ban in cars carrying kids linked to 72% fall in teens' tobacco smoke exposure in England
The law, banning smoking in cars carrying children, has seen the proportion of teens exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke fall by 72% in England, suggests an analysis of survey data, published online in the journal Thorax.
Jan 27, 2020
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Medications
Prescribing rates for anxiety and sleeping drugs highest in deprived areas
Prescriptions for drugs to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal and sleep problems are highest in the most deprived areas in England, according to a new study from the University of Warwick.
Oct 22, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Improving cancer screening: what does the latest review recommend?
Screening people for cancer saves thousands of lives every year. And these programmes will play a vital role in achieving NHS England's ambition to diagnose 3 in 4 cancers early by 2028.
Oct 16, 2019
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