Nightingale Health to receive €20 million EU-financing
Nightingale Health, Finnish innovator of an internationally recognized blood analysis technology for chronic disease prevention, will receive €20 million.
UK-aid funding to develop vaccines against infectious diseases
The UK government will give £10 million of funding to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to help develop vaccines.
First ever cross-government suicide prevention plan published
The cross-government plan for suicide prevention has a focus on how social media and the latest technology can identify those most at risk.
First EU citizens using ePrescriptions in other EU country
EU patients can now use ePrescriptions issued by their home doctor when visiting a pharmacy in another EU country.
Spotlight on tea’s top healthy ingredients
Tea is the nation’s favourite drink and for good reason: it not only tastes great, but it’s good for our wellbeing as it is full of healthy ingredients.
Anxiety among millennials is on the rise
Anxiety and often depression experienced by young adults lies in uncertainty. Fresh Student Living looked at what is to blame for anxiety among millennials.
NHS suggests stronger mental health safeguards on high street botox
Superdrug will introduce new mental health checks for customers who want to undergo cosmetic procedures, like high street botox.
Essure implant vs. women
The Essure implant method of female sterilisation caused atleast 20,000 documented painful experiences, but how did the situation get so far?
How can the NHS address the current staff retention crisis?
Margo Leftly details a number of effective ways to address the staff retention crisis in the NHS that aren’t being taken advantage of.
Fibre and heart disease: simple ways to up your fibre intake
A new study supported by the World Health Organisation found that higher dietary fibre intake is associated with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases.
Are environmental chemicals contributing to the obesity epidemic?
A group of experts from the University of California, Davis and the University of Southern California explain the extent to which environmental chemicals are contributing to the obesity epidemic.
Musculoskeletal issues made worse by workplace conditions
Waste collection systems used throughout the UK could be causing significant long-term musculoskeletal issues for workers, research has shown.
Vendors need to resolve security and interoperability for patient engagement
Patient engagement in Europe is a challenging space to operate in, despite the strong government impetus, coupled with the wide availability of supportive technology.
Engaging your brain to lose weight this January
Research led by Neurovalens shows that 70% of Brits will eventually put on more weight this January, and are calling for the nation to start engaging your brain.
How to help a loved one who is suffering from depression
Here, The Worsley Centre offers insight and advice on how you can help someone who is suffering from depression.
Fears over life-saving drug unfounded, finds review
Fears over a life-saving drug that can be used to treat alcohol addiction are unfounded, according to its first ever systematic review.
Study reveals least active regions in England
Golfsupport illustrates the least active regions in the UK and the London boroughs who need to take part in more physical activity.
GPs prescribe more opioids for pain in poor Northern areas, study reveals
English patients living in poorer areas are likely to be prescribed more opioids for pain by their GPs, according to a study led by University of Manchester and University of Nottingham researchers.
Restricting promotion of foods causing child obesity
The 12-week consultation on child obesity asks should there be more restrictions on how retailers promote food and drink that is high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).
Sugar tax revenue helps tackle childhood obesity
Soft drinks manufacturers and traders have paid an extra £153.8 million in tax since April as part of the government's initiative to tackle childhood obesity