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Should measles vaccinations be compulsory?
With cases of measles on the rise, health professionals are debating whether vaccinations should be made compulsory As measles cases in Europe hit their highest keep reading
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Musculoskeletal conditions now second global cause of years lived with disability
MSK conditions now rank as the second leading cause of years lived with a disability, following a rise in these issues since the year 2000 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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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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Could Brexit lead to extra heart disease and stroke deaths?
Research by the BMJ suggests that Brexit could create thousands of additional deaths due to problems importing fresh fruit and vegetables Thousands of extra deaths keep reading
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18-29 year-olds receiving worst asthma care in the country
Asthma UK has discovered that the 18-29 age group is receiving the worst asthma care in England According to Asthma UK research, in its State keep reading
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Wait times for cancer treatment at worst level ever
Over 18,000 patients per month are being forced to wait longer than the target of 14 days for a cancer consultation or to begin treatment keep reading
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800-calorie diet prescribed to type 2 diabetes sufferers
As reported by the BBC, the NHS is set to prescribe a new diet to type 2 diabetes sufferers which will see them consuming only keep reading
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UK has higher death rates from respiratory illness than similar nations
According to the BMJ, the UK has higher death rates from respiratory illnesses than other developed nations Death rates from respiratory illnesses are higher in keep reading