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UPFs: The health risks of Ultraprocessed Foods

The American Heart Association advisory warns that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) are linked to serious health issues, including heart attack and stroke, and calls for policy changes and more research.

NHS starts online vaccination bookings for 12-15 year olds

The NHS have opened online vaccination bookings for 12-15 year olds in the UK, who currently have the fastest rising rate of infection.

UK creates deal for 480,000 doses of Merck COVID pill

The Merck COVID pill, molnupiravir, cuts risk of death by 50% - now, the UK have secured 480,000 doses for late 2021.

Mirtazapine not effective in treating dementia patients

Mirtazapine, an antidepressant drug given to dementia patients, has been found to be no more effective than a placebo and increases mortality.

Risk of pregnancy loss not associated with COVID-19 vaccines

According to a new study, there is no risk of pregnancy loss associated with COVID-19 vaccinations.

Scientists find vaccinated teens 90% less likely to catch COVID

The real-world study finds that fully vaccinated teenagers are 90% less likely to catch COVID, according to an analysis of over 90,000 people.

British Medical Association says UK “has taken its foot off the brake”

Dr Chaand Nagpaul, Chair of the British Medical Association (BMA), said the UK Government "has taken its foot off the brake" - as COVID hospitalisations and infections continue to rise.

Scientists find link between health policies and political favouritism

A new study reveals that WHO public health policies are poorly implemented in countries where corporations have influence via corruption and political favouritism.

Creating a healthier post-pandemic nation

Lockdowns, furloughs, and increased restrictions left many reconsidering their health and making positive changes to their lifestyle, discusses Ian Pocock, Managing Director, Research & Service Design, Engine Transformation.

UK faces new drink spiking “epidemic” via injection to body

As violence against women recedes from mainstream conversation again, a new drink spiking "epidemic" is happening - with attackers giving an injection to their victims.

REACT study: UK infection rates rising in children under 17

UK infection rates are rising in children under the age of 17, while the epidemic in general is "neither growing nor shrinking".

Change the UK’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol

Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, Chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance, examines what must be done to change the UK’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol.

A remote future for healthcare 

Clare Aris, senior consultant, Entec Si, explores how the health care sector can implement remote or hybrid working while maintaining high standards of care.

What can be done to improve upskilling across the health sector?

Sarah-Jane McQueen, General Manager of the online healthcare course comparison website at CoursesOnline, explores how the health sector can upskill frontline workers during a crisis.

How tech can support the UK in becoming a leader in health management

Gavin Bashar, UK MD at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses how technology can enable the UK to become a global leader in population health management.

Science says oxytocin is bad treatment for children with autism

"The study team were hugely disappointed," says Dr Linmarie Sikich, whose team found that oxytocin is actually an ineffective treatment for children with autism.

Scientists say over half of virus survivors have Long COVID

According to scientists at Penn State College of Medicine, over half of virus survivors contract Long COVID.

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