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BMA secures fully-funded personal indemnity for GP trainees
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that GPs will no longer need to purchase additional indemnity as of April GP trainees will no longer keep reading
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New standards for practices in Wales announced
According to Leader Live, the Welsh health minister has announced that new standards for GP practices in Wales are to be implemented Vaughan Gething, 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
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Even low levels of physical activity lower risk of death, research shows
Research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that even low levels of leisure time physical activity lowers risk of death Even low-level keep reading
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Should GPs prescribe countryside walks to save NHS money?
As reported by Kent Online, a Kent County Council meeting saw councillors and GPs discuss the pros and cons of prescribing countryside walks to patients keep reading
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Alcohol marketing linked to higher risk drinking among UK teens
According to a study by the BMJ, alcohol marketing is linked to a higher risk of drinking among teens in the UK, and ownership of keep reading
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Cuts to smoking cessation services ‘bad for public health’, says BMA
The BMA has responded to a new report detailing cuts to smoking cessation service budgets The British Medical Association (BMA) has stated that recently-announced government keep reading
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High testosterone levels could play a role in serious heart conditions
According to research by the BMJ, those with high testosterone levels could be at higher risk of major heart problems in the future According to keep reading
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Government to invest in researching climate change’s impact on public health
New government funding will be invested in researching how climate change could impact people’s health The government is pouring £56m into research that will explore keep reading
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When is the best time to exercise?
An expert at Westfield Health explains why keeping active throughout the day is important As well as being good for our physical health, exercise has keep reading