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New online tool launched for people living with HIV
A new online tool has been launched for people living with HIV which aims to support them and tackle the stigma of the virus National keep reading
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Arthritis in young people – a growing problem
Arthritis is a condition that’s more commonly associated with older people, but NHS England figures show that about 15,000 children and young people in the keep reading
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Lifestyle explains part of the protective effect of education on heart disease
Various lifestyle factors can explain around 40% of the protective effect of education on heart disease, according to The BMJ Lifestyle factors such as weight, keep reading
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Video: Patient and public involvement in specialised commissioning
NHS England says it is committed to ensuring that patients and the public are involved in decisions about their healthcare. This means creating opportunities for keep reading
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Suicide risk assessment and management
GPs have a vital role in identifying and supporting patients with severe depression or other mental health problems, assessing suicide risk and initiating treatment and keep reading
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Stroke deaths in England halved in the noughties
Stroke deaths in England fell by around 50% during the noughties, according to new research Deaths from stroke in England halved during the first decade keep reading
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Weight gain and loss may worsen dementia risk in older people, says BMJ
A new study published in BMJ Open suggests that weight loss and gain could worsen the risk of dementia in older people Older people who keep reading
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Anxiety might be alleviated by regulating gut bacteria
A review of studies suggests a potentially useful link between gut bacteria and mental disorders People who experience anxiety symptoms might be helped by taking keep reading
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Midlands universities awarded £6m mental health contractÂ
A consortium of universities in the Midlands have been awarded a large dose of funding aimed at improving mental health in the workplace The Midlands keep reading
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Experts advise against hormone treatment in adults with mild thyroid problems
Experts in The BMJ have warned against the use of hormone treatment for mild thyroid problems Thyroid hormones should not be routinely offered to adults keep reading