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Health

Who are the Russian cyber gang Qilin?

Qilin was behind the attack on a pathology services provider which disrupted a number of London hospitals this week.

5 Jun 2024
The type 2 diabetes drug Mounjaro has been recommended to help obese people lose weight on the NHS (PA)
Health

Diabetes drug recommended to treat obesity on the NHS

Mounjaro was given the green light to be prescribed to type 2 diabetics last year.
4 Jun 2024
A blood test can reveal the presence of prostate cancer (PA)
Health

No need for rectal exam to check for prostate cancer, charity says

The drive to raise awareness forms part of Prostate Cancer UK’s Find it Earlier campaign.
4 Jun 2024
Researches have suggested artificial intelligence could be used to identify patients at risk of heart failure, allowing them to be treated earlier (Anthony Devlin/PA)
Tech

AI ‘could help GPs to predict patient’s heart failure risk’

The algorithm was trained using the patient records of more than 560,000 UK adults.
4 Jun 2024
The difference in the mortality rate of babies living in the most deprived parts of England and those in the wealthiest areas is wider than at any point in the past 12 years, according to new figures (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Health

Infant mortality gap between poorest and wealthiest areas ‘widest in 12 years’

The data was published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
3 Jun 2024
Charities have urged political parties to commit to putting the smoking ban into their manifestos (Posed by model/Jonathan Brady/PA)
Health

Charities call on next government to revive smoking ban ‘as a priority’

It comes as new analysis commission by Action on Smoking and Health claimed the majority of adults support the plans.
3 Jun 2024
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Health

'Landmark moment' as thousands to get personalised cancer jab on NHS

Father-of-four Elliot Pfebve is the first person in England to be treated with a personalised jab

31 May 2024
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Health

Some NHS services have faced real terms funding cuts, think tank says

Nuffield Trust called for more investment in community care to tackle challenges brought on by the ageing population and health inequality.
30 May 2024
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Politics

MPs call for Government to ‘get a grip’ on drugs shortages

The Health and Social Care Committee also described the funding framework for community pharmacy as not fit for purpose and overly complex.
29 May 2024
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow health secretary Wes Streeting meet staff during a visit to the theatre recovery ward in the Bexley Wing of St James’ University Hospital in Leeds (Joe Giddens/PA)
Politics

Cutting waiting lists to be ‘first step’ of Labour government’s NHS plan

The latest figures show 7.54 million treatments were waiting to be carried out at the end of March, relating to 6.29 million patients.
28 May 2024
There have been calls for probes to be carried out by trained professionals (PA)
Health

‘Defensive culture’ hindering timely patient safety investigations, MPs told

The evidence session forms part of the Health and Social Care Committee’s probe into NHS leadership, performance and patient safety.
21 May 2024
The BHF claims charities are the largest funders in the field of cardiovascular research (PA)
Health

Heart disease research shortfall ‘puts UK at risk of being left behind’

A charity is calling for an uplift to ensure ‘more people can live longer lives in good health’.
17 May 2024
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Health

Cash incentives for hospitals that tackle 12-hour A&E wait times

More virtual wards will also be used in a bid to free-up capacity in emergency departments.
16 May 2024
The BMA’s SAS committee is recommending members vote to accept a new pay offer (Jeff Moore/PA)
Health

SAS doctors to vote on new pay offer from Government

It comes months after a previous offer was rejected by members of the British Medical Association.
16 May 2024
Being very obese as a young child could cut life expectancy by about half, according to a study (Chris Radburn/PA)
Health

Childhood obesity has ‘profound’ impact on life expectancy, researchers warn

Researchers analysed the findings of more than 50 clinical studies on obesity.
14 May 2024
A study explored if semaglutide – sold under the brand names Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus – could reduce the risk of heart attacks or stroke (Alamy/PA)
Health

Anti-obesity jab ‘cuts risk of heart attack or stroke regardless of weight lost’

Research suggested the effect of semaglutide was independent of the amount of weight lost.
13 May 2024
The most watched video on the account was about semaglutide (PA)
Health

Use TikTok to help youngsters avoid obesity, study suggests

Academics said there is ‘huge potential’ in social media to help spread information about nutrition and healthy eating.
13 May 2024
A higher sugar intake from fruit was linked to less weight gain (Nick Ansell/PA)
Health

Source of sugar, not just amount, could impact weight in children – study

Academics explored if intrinsic sugars – sugar that occurs naturally in the food – impacted the rate of obesity in youngsters.
12 May 2024
The most obese participants – with a BMI of more than 40 – were 147% more likely to be off work sick, the study found (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Health

Obese people more likely to take time off work sick, study finds

Researchers warned the economic consequences of obesity are ‘massive’.
12 May 2024
An Ozempic needle injection pen, used by patients on one type of semaglutide (PA)
Health

Gradual weaning off anti-obesity jabs could help avoid weight gain – study

Researchers found a lower dose of the drug semaglutide could also be effective for weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes.
11 May 2024
Tailored psychological support could enhance the quality of life of patients with MND, a study has found (Alamy/PA)
Science

Tailored psychotherapy could improve the lives of patients with MND – study

Researchers said acceptance and commitment therapy could be a helpful tool in the absence of a cure for the condition.
9 May 2024