Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID infections rise in England and Wales

The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has gone up in England and Wales for the first time in two months, official statistics showed on Friday.

Oncology & Cancer

Deprivation responsible for 450 breast cancer deaths each year

Deprivation could be responsible for around 450 deaths from breast cancer every year in England as women in lower income groups are likely to be diagnosed when the disease is more advanced, and treatment is less effective.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Stats: England had Europe's highest extra deaths in pandemic

England suffered a more widespread coronavirus outbreak than its European neighbors and had the highest level of excess deaths during the pandemic, according to an analysis of more than 20 countries released Thursday by the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

It's lockdown No. 3 for England, at least six weeks at home

England is entering a third national lockdown that will last at least six weeks, as authorities struggle to stem a surge in COVID-19 infections that threatens to overwhelm hospitals around the U.K.

Health

Coastal living boosts physical activity

People who live close to the coast are more likely to meet physical activity guidelines than inland dwellers, finds a new study released today.

Health

Estimating lives saved by England's NHS Health Check program

The NHS Health Check programme is estimated to prevent around 300 premature deaths and results in more people living free of cardiovascular disease in England each year, according to a new study published this week in PLOS ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Bird flu confirmed at Dutch, UK farms

The Dutch government on Sunday banned the transport of poultry and eggs throughout the country after confirming an outbreak of bird flu at a chicken farm.

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