Welsh Ministers launch consultation proposing 50p minimum price for alcohol
The minimum unit price of alcohol in Wales could be set at 50p by next year, the country’s health secretary has announced. The new regime is proposed to come into
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New research shows dramatic drop in teenage drinking in Scotland
Teenage drinking in Scotland has dropped dramatically in recent years, research has shown. Weekly drinking among 15-year-olds declined from 41% in 2002 to 11% of girls and 14% of boys
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Elderly putting health at risk by mixing prescription drugs with alternative therapies
An estimated 1.3 million older Britons may be putting themselves at risk by taking alternative therapies which could potentially interact with their prescribed drugs, a new study suggests. GPs should
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Link between multiple sclerosis and smoking ‘clearer than ever’, charity warns
The link between smoking and multiple sclerosis (MS) is “clearer than ever”, with those who smoke more likely to develop the condition and become disabled more quickly, a charity has
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UK to fall short of UN target for reducing premature deaths from chronic disease
People in the UK have a higher risk of dying early from conditions such as cancer, heart disease and stroke than in Italy, France, South Korea and Australia, a major
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Call to assess health of millions of unpaid carers to prevent system ‘collapse’
Millions of unpaid carers are putting their own health at risk to look after loved ones, council leaders have warned. The Local Government Association (LGA) and charity Carers UK said
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Patients with healthcare associated infections ‘feel like lepers’, study finds
Many patients with healthcare associated infections (HAIs) like MRSA have reported feeling “like a leper” or “dirty” after being diagnosed, according to a new study. Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University
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PHA announce details of mental health and suicide prevention courses in Northern Ireland
As World Suicide Prevention Day approaches the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of the training opportunities available in mental and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention. Almost 15,000 participants
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Webwatch: Adults urged to check heart attack and stroke risk with free online tool
Health officials have urged adults to check their risk of having a heart attack or stroke using a free online tool. The Heart Age Test, developed by experts, asks people
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Fewer than half of eligible adults taking advantage of NHS midlife MOT
Fewer than half of adults are taking advantage of a free NHS midlife MoT, a charity has found. Only 44% of adults eligible for an NHS Health Check in the
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