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Men account for 92% of all workplace deaths
The 10-16 of June marks Men’s Health Week; now, more than ever, it’s apparent that men’s health – both physically and mentally – should be keep reading
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New hypertension guidance consultation
Thousands more people are likely to be offered blood pressure-lowering drugs as part of a drive to prevent heart attacks and strokes. The new guidance keep reading
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Restoring dignity: Mental Health Act Review
The Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983 has set out recommendations for government on how the act, and associated practice, needs to change. keep reading
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‘No room for complacency’ in addressing age discrimination in breast cancer care
A new report has found that there are serious age inequalities in breast cancer care and treatment, and has explored the reasons In its latest keep reading
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Routine HPV vaccine linked to reduction in cervical disease
Routine HPV vaccinations have been linked to a dramatic reduction in cervical disease among young women Routine vaccination of girls aged 12 or 13 years keep reading
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Half of adults avoid visiting GP regarding bowel problems
According to Personnel Today, half of adults wouldn’t consider their GP as the first port of call when experiencing bowel problems A new survey shows keep reading
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Suffolk to pour £2.6m into investigating the link between mental and physical health
As reported by the East Anglian Daily Times, millions of pounds are to be invested in breaking down the connections between mental and physical health keep reading
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A sedentary lifestyle linked to 70,000 deaths per year
According to the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, ill health associated with sedentary behaviour costs the NHS at least £0.7bn per year Spending large keep reading
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Health secretary calls for roll-out of genetic disease testing
As reported by The Guardian, the health secretary has called for the NHS to roll out genetic testing across the health service Matt Hancock, the keep reading
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Report highlights severe shortage of cancer consultants
As reported by Wales Online, a new study shows a worrying lack of clinical oncologists – something that could seriously impact cancer patients It’s feared keep reading