Obese middle-aged 30% less likely to develop dementia
Obese middle-aged people are nearly 30% less likely to develop dementia than those of a healthy weight, a study has revealed. It also found that underweight people of the same
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Bruno backs film exploring shared decision making in mental health
Newcastle University, in partnership with mental health charity, Moving Forward Newcastle, has launched a new educational film about shared decision making (SDM) in mental health care. The launch at Tyneside Cinema
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Bristol court hears how gang planned abuse of children
A gang of paedophiles raped and abused a baby and a pre-school child in attacks that were live streamed over the internet, a court heard today. Members of the child
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New research identifies need for loneliness ‘maps’
New research from the University of Kent has identified the need for loneliness ‘maps’ to help charities and public services support those experiencing loneliness. The research informs a new report
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UK 11th in Social Progress but shows up poorly in health and wellness
The UK is the 11th most “socially advanced” nation in the world, according to a new report. The ranking, based on analysis of a range of criteria in 133 countries,
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‘Clear evidence’ food banks rise linked to cuts
There is “clear evidence” linking increased food bank use with UK areas that have seen greater unemployment and welfare and government spending cuts, scientists say. An Oxford University-led team used
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New data shows 60% rise in child sex abuse reporting but fall in arrests
Reports of child sex abuse have risen by more than 60% in the last four years, new figures suggest. Freedom of Information data obtained by shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper
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Dementia charity slams Hopkins over ‘disgraceful’ comments
Controversial columnist Katie Hopkins has been accused of making “disgraceful” and “ill-informed” remarks about dementia patients by a leading charity. The reality TV star is well-known for her outspoken and
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Report reveals pain relief and respite failures in palliative care
Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, those aged over 85 and people living in poorer areas are being failed in the quality of palliative care they receive, according to a
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Teachers survey reports children blighted and degraded by poverty
Children are turning up to school sick because their parents cannot afford to take time off to care for them, teachers have claimed. School staff are also still seeing youngsters
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