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New NHS recommendation – UK population needs extra vitamin D
Dr Deborah Lee of Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, highlights the importance of taking a daily vitamin D supplement following the NHS' latest recommendation.
What the UK can learn about vital COVID-19 testing
James Raftery, freelance political analyst and researcher, explores the ongoing realities of COVID-19 testing in the UK.
Reducing obesity and improving health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Following a report by PHE which reviewed how different factors such as obesity have affected COVID-19 risk and outcomes - Nutritionist Zoe Davies from Action on Sugar and Action on Salt shares insights into their new evidence-based plan.
Has data protection become another casualty of COVID-19?
Julian Hayes and Andrew Watson of the Data Protection team at BCL Solicitors consider if data protection has become another casualty of COVID-19.
Act now: Improving outcomes in diabetes and foot care
Here, the iDEAL Group discuss the importance of foot care in diabetes and what can be done to improve the outcomes of patients' health.
Radical change is required to ensure an antibiotic future
Daniel Berman, Head of Global Health, Nesta Challenges, highlights the need for radical change in how innovation is funded and prioritised to ensure an antibiotic future given AMR is still climbing, even though behaviours are changing.
Tick-borne brain virus detected in the UK
A tick-borne encephalitis brain virus detected in 2 parts of England for the first time has been widely discussed: What's the truth behind the story?
An estimated 1 in 7 five-year-olds are not immunised against MMR
Parents of primary school starters urged to check immunisation records after Public Health England (PHE) warns that 1 in 7 five-year-olds may not be fully immunised against MMR.
Researchers to investigate worsening health inequalities in the UK
Researchers from the University of York will work with other experts to tackle worsening health inequalities between the North and the rest of England.
New approach to engaging rough sleeping and homeless community
Public Health England South West coordinated a multi-intervention day with local healthcare providers, charities and services to provide TB screening for the rough sleeping and homeless community.
£1.5 million awarded to councils to tackle childhood obesity
Five local councils will be awarded £100,000 a year over a 3-year period to help them tackle childhood obesity and health inequalities.
PHE calls on all NHS Trusts to prohibit smoking on hospital grounds
Survey finds that more than two-thirds of NHS acute Trusts in England now prohibit smoking on site as part of their journey to becoming smoke-free.
New HIV diagnoses across the UK has fallen
Data published by Public Health England (PHE) has revealed that new HIV diagnoses in the UK have decreased from 5,280 to 4,363
Public Health England issues new “how to tackle obesity” plan to schools
Public Health England- in partnership with the Local Government Association and the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH)- has released the briefing for their upcoming ‘how to tackle obesity’ guide for education providers
PHE launch new physical activity resource for health professionals
Public Health England, Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine and Sport England have joined forces to release a new physical activity resource for professionals in the healthcare sector.
The priorities for tackling infectious diseases in Africa
In this interview, public health specialist Dr Wilfred Alexander Chalamira Nkhoma from the World Health Organization (WHO) Office for the Africa Region speaks to us about the priorities for tackling infectious diseases in Africa, with a particular focus on Tuberculosis (TB) and viral hepatitis.
New flu vaccine available for those aged 65 and over this winter
Delegates at the Public Health England (PHE) conference heard that a more effective flu vaccine for those aged 65 and over this winter has the potential to prevent deaths and significantly reduce the burden on the NHS
Heart Age Test gives early warning of heart attack and stroke
Public Health England (PHE) is calling for adults to take a free, online Heart Age Test, which will provide an immediate estimation of their 'heart age' to help prevent heart attacks and strokes
New data reveals cancer diagnosis could affect treatment options
Data from Public Health England shows that cancer diagnosis could impact upon which kind of treatment a patient receives.
New data shows a decrease in deaths from hepatitis C
New data published by Public Health England (PHE) show that deaths from hepatitis C-related end-stage liver disease have fallen by 11% in 2017 compared to the previous year