

Parkinson’s Sufferers ‘Struggling with Unnecessary Poverty’, Says Charity
Parkinson’s UK highlights failures in benefits system, leaving sufferers without adequate support.Category: Health People living with Parkinson’s are facing financial hardships due to a benefits...
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Hospitals Urged to Prioritise Infection Control Amid Rising Risks to Patients and Staff
Royal College of Emergency Medicine calls for a return to robust infection prevention measures following a dip in screening standards. Hospital emergency departments in the...
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New Alopecia Treatment Approved for NHS Use, Offering Hope to Thousands
Ritlecitinib becomes the first treatment for alopecia areata to be available on the NHS Alopecia areata patients across the UK are celebrating after the National...
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Health Board Faces ‘Fundamental Challenges’ a Year After Special Measures
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is making progress, but ongoing issues remain, says public sector watchdog. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), the largest health...
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Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Offer Protection Against Alzheimer’s Disease, New Study Suggests
Viagra and similar medications could lower Alzheimer's risk by 18% A new study has shown that medications commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction, such as...
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Cold Water Swimming May Help Relieve Menopause Symptoms, New Study Shows
UCL research suggests cold water swimming could be an alternative solution for women struggling with menopause A recent study from University College London (UCL) suggests...
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Breast Cancer’s Economic Impact on the UK Could Reach £3.6bn by 2034
Report shows rising costs to NHS, productivity, and society if screening rates are not improved A new report warns that the financial burden of breast...
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Measuring Allergens in the Air Could Improve Hay Fever Management
Study suggests tracking airborne allergens is a more accurate way to manage hay fever symptoms than traditional pollen counts. A new study led by King’s...
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New Winter Injection for Babies Shows 83% Effectiveness in Reducing Hospital Admissions Due to RSV
Breakthrough Treatment Could Ease NHS Winter Pressures A new antibody injection for babies has demonstrated a remarkable ability to reduce hospital admissions related to Respiratory...
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Scottish Government Urged to Boost Mental Health Funding
Seventeen organisations, including Bipolar Scotland and the Royal College of GPs, have united to demand greater investment in mental health services. A coalition of 17...
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