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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House builders sign up to NHS scheme to transform homes into healthier environments
Housing developers and associations have signed up to an NHS scheme which will see them make people’s home environments a healthier place. The partnerships with NHS England aim to expand
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Experts suggest weight-loss drug could be ‘holy grail’ in fight against obesity
A weight-loss pill has been hailed as a potential “holy grail” in the fight against obesity after a major study showed it did not increase the risk of serious heart
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Poorer Scots twice as likely to die early as NHS report lays bare health inequalities
People living in Scotland’s poorest areas have double the rate of illness or early death than those in the wealthiest parts, an NHS study has found. The new research highlights
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Flu jabs should be offered out of hours to encourage uptake, new guidance suggests
People at a higher risk during the flu season should be able to get their flu jab in the evenings and at weekends to encourage uptake of the vaccine, new
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Regular exercise can help improve mental health – but don’t go overboard
Regular exercise between three and five times a week could help improve mental health – but too much could be detrimental, a study has said. Researchers found those who exercised
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Study suggests abstaining from alcohol in middle age can heighten dementia risk
Abstinence from alcohol in middle age has been linked to a heightened risk of dementia, a new study suggests. Both people who drink over the recommended limits and those who
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Several brands of children’s cough syrups recalled over mould fears
Some batches of children’s cough syrup which have the potential to grow mould have been recalled. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a precautionary recall for some
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Universities study finds marriage could give protection against heart disease or strokes
Marriage may help to protect people against developing heart disease or having a stroke, according to research. Single, divorced, and widowed people are at a heightened risk of developing the
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Webwatch: Report suggest children’s online time should be public health issue
Children and young people are being encouraged to spend longer online by “persuasive design” which should be considered a public health issue, a new report claims. The tactic, which encourages
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