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First cannabis-based medicines approved for use on NHS
Charities welcome epilepsy and MS drugs but say thousands of people have been left in limbo This is an edited version of an article first keep reading
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Obesity threatens to bankrupt the NHS as prescriptions for diabetes hit a record £1.075 billion a year
Obesity threatens to bankrupt the NHS as prescriptions for diabetes hit a record £1.075 billion a year, say experts This is an edited version of keep reading
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Research to lift lid on chronic lung health epidemic affecting 1.2 million in UK
Around 23,000 people die from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the UK each year – that’s one death every 20 minutes. With an aging keep reading
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Any amount of running reduces risk of early death, study finds
Previous research suggested health benefits increased with greater volume of running, a new study finds this may not be the case This is an edited keep reading
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I work as a GP and feel powerless to treat patients with mental illness
Patients ask what depression is but, ultimately, our understanding of mental health problems is poor This is an edited version of an article first published keep reading
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Some types of gut bacteria may increase bowel cancer risk, research suggests
Study shows people with more Bacteroidales bacteria may have up to 15% greater risk of developing bowel cancer This is an edited version of an keep reading
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Four ways to combat SAD in the workplace
Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the ‘winter blues’ or a feeling of sadness; it is a major depressive disorder brought about by the keep reading
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Sharp 80% rise in liver cancer deaths in UK
The increase is due to several factors including deprivation and rise in obesity, says Cancer Research UK This is an edited version of an article keep reading
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Patients ask what depression is but, ultimately, our understanding of mental health problems is poor This is an edited version of an article first published keep reading
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Is physical activity the key to female wellbeing?
Findings from the Sporting Equality Fund – which gives grants distributed by the Scottish government to get more women and girls participating in physical activity keep reading