What connects osteoarthritis and ageing and what effect do preventative measures have?
Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Wendy Holden, Arthritis Action’s medical advisor, about osteoarthritis and ageing, the key supportive and preventative strategies needed, as well as the charity’s 2024/26 strategy.
The impact of oral health inequalities in England
Dental Surgeon Dr Shiraz Khan unpacks the challenges impacting dental care in the UK and the measures needed to mitigate poor oral health inequalities.
Genomic sequencing: A game changer in our fight against COVID-19 and beyond
Ron Gutman, inventor, serial healthcare and technology entrepreneur, and Stanford University adjunct professor, discusses the emergence of genomic sequencing as a vital tool in mitigating global public health threats.
What are the challenges of vaccine refrigeration?
Vaccinations are one of the most important medical developments that will have benefits on a person's health, potentially for their whole life. CoolMed explains...
The silent struggle for long COVID patients
Long COVID can be debilitating, and thus, further research and support for those living with the condition are urgently needed. Yanto Evans and Michael Natt from Long Covid Support discuss the unmet medical needs and strategies to improve understanding and care for Long COVID patients.
Is the Disposable Vape ban saving the NHS from another health epidemic?
While we have not yet seen the full health impact of continuous vape usage, the new UK Disposable Vape Ban may be a welcome first step in limiting the impact of what many believe could have become the next health crisis.
NHS waiting list misses target: Nearly 10 million people await treatment
Recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) data has revealed almost 10 million individuals are waiting for crucial NHS appointments or treatments.
No more migraines? New daily pill approved in England could half migraine frequency
A new daily pill that can effectively reduce the frequency of migraine attacks has been approved for use by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
AI’s role in enhancing patient care and system capacity
Andrew Rut, CEO of the medical AI firm Metadvice, explains how Artificial Intelligence could vastly improve healthcare delivery and patient care.
Medical cannabis in chronic pain management
Steph Sherer, Founder and President of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), discusses the prevalence, challenges and treatments for chronic pain management.
Managing the risks of noise-induced hearing loss
Exposure to loud noise is the second biggest cause of hearing loss after ageing. Nicola Dawn, a partner in the Forbes Solicitors insurance team, looks at noise exposure issues at work and how organisations can better protect themselves and their employees from noise-induced hearing loss.
WHO’s framework on self care interventions
Zisis Kozlakidis from the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer and Wuchlim Kourk from the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge examine the value and implementation of self-care interventions.
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New study links alcohol consumption in women to increased risk of heart disease
Scientists reveal the link between alcohol consumption and heart disease, particularly among young to middle-aged women.
Expert report urges urgent action to prioritise NHS workforce well-being
In a recent report published by The BMJ Commission on the Future of the NHS, leading experts have highlighted the critical importance of prioritising the well-being of the National Health Service (NHS) workforce.
NHS SBS consultancy framework agreement to elevate healthcare services
The NHS launches a groundbreaking framework agreement to enhance consultancy and advisory services for the healthcare sector.
Why do we sweat?
Humans possess 2-4 million sweat glands and these produce 2-4 L of sweat per day. During exercise, sweating can increase to 3-4 L per hour. But despite sweating being such a common bodily function, many of us know little about it.
The Importance of early cardiac screening for young people
Drawing on the charity’s work, Dr Steven Cox, Chief Executive of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), explains why the UK Government must re-think its approach to specialist cardiac screening to reduce mortality among young people with conditions that can cause sudden cardiac death.
Why more needs to be done to prevent mesothelioma
Decades after the ban on asbestos, we still struggle with the impact of mesothelioma – is it possible to eliminate this devastating cancer? We put the question to UK charity Asthma + Lung UK.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024: Destigmatising neurodivergence in the UK
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 runs from 18-24 March 2024; this week is organised to raise awareness of neurodiversity.