A clinical trial has been launched to see if a breath test to see if it can detect the presence of cancer. Researchers want to find out if different types of different cancer types can be picked up in patterns of breath molecules. The Cancer Research UK team in Cambridge will collect breath samples from…
Seven months and nine days ago 1.4 million people in Ireland voted to remove its anti-abortion laws. Irish Health Minister Simon Harris hailed the passing of the legislation as a “new era for Irish Women”. The abortion service started today (03/01/2019), it was the first time in Ireland had opened abortion services. Abortion services will…
Less than half of people who are eligible for an NHS health check in England have taken up the offer despite being free to anyone who is over 40. The routine check can help to detect heart problems early and help prevent dementia plus highlight the need to stop smoking. The check takes 20 minutes…
Children in the UK exceed the maximum recommended sugar intake for an 18-year-old by the time they have reached their tenth birthday, according to the Public Health England (PHE). This is based on their total sugar consumption from the age of two. The figure comes after the new Change4Life campaign launches on January 2nd, 2019. The…
Data shows more than 15 million consultations are being wasted because patients fail to show up, costing the NHS around £200 Million a year. NHS England said cancelling appointments would free doctors, nurses and other professionals to see people who need care and attention. It would also relieve such medical professionals of any worry or…
A study was carried out to see if lack of sleep made people crave junk food, the researchers from 3 German universities, the University of Birmingham and 2 neurological research centres also in Germany. The study was funded by a German research organisation called Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. It was an experimental study involved male participants undergoing…
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