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New evidence links ultra-processed foods with various health risks
New evidence in The BMJ suggest that highly processed foods can be linked to an array of health risks; researchers believe that policies limiting these keep reading
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GP at Hand ‘unsustainable’; BMA responds
The BMA has responded to a new report which suggests that the GP at Hand app may not be viable for rolling out across the keep reading
Health & Patient Care
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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Four pharmaceutical companies accused of costing the NHS millions
As reported by the BBC, four pharmaceutical companies have been blamed by the Competition and Markets Authority for driving up costs of an anti-nausea drug keep reading
Health & Patient Care
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
Health & Patient Care
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
Health & Patient Care
NHS approves new drug for muscle-wasting disease
As reported by The Guardian, a drug that could prolong and improve the lives of those suffering with a muscle-wasting disease has finally been approved keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Glucosamine supplements may be linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease
New research shows that glucosamine supplements may play a preventative role in lowering the risk of CVD Regular use of glucosamine supplements may be related keep reading
Health & Patient Care
New manifesto highlights disparity in physical and mental health at work
With Mental Health Awareness Week in full swing, a new mental health manifesto has highlighted some of the issues regarding mental health in the workplace keep reading
Management
CCG meeting will set the fate of regional NHS services
As reported by Shropshire Star, a CCG is set to approve a plan for the future of the NHS in the area tomorrow The governing keep reading