Alcohol-related deaths in England surged by 42% in just four years
BBC - 19-Dec-2024Experts urge urgent action, citing Scotland's minimum pricing policy as a solution
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Virtual patient trials improve medical device testing by ensuring inclusivity
Physics World - 16-Dec-2024This identifies potential flaws early, reduces animal testing, and accelerates development
Why chronological age may not be the best measure of ageing
Live Forever Club - 05-Dec-2024Health and ability, not just age, should be considered instead
Blackpool tops UK list for lowest male life expectancy
Sky News - 04-Dec-2024Health disparities reveal stark north-south divide and challenges in coastal towns
The growing divide: life expectancy and inequality in the UK
City, University of London - 02-Dec-2024UK’s gap in lifespan inequality between the poorest and richest has widened over the past generation
The staggering cost of Britain’s food habits
The Guardian - 15-Nov-2024How unhealthy diets are crippling the nation's health, economy, and future
Diabetes cases doubled in 30 years, reaching 800 million globally
The Guardian - 13-Nov-2024Experts urge global action on diet, exercise, and healthcare access to address this
NHS reintroduces varenicline to help thousands quit smoking
BBC - 12-Nov-2024E-cigarettes will also be offered in certain areas as a secondary option
UK's fertility crisis with young people opting out of parenthood
BBC - 28-Oct-2024Economic pressures and changing lifestyles are driving a dramatic decline in fertility rates
UK plans 2025 ban on disposable vapes to reduce youth vaping
BBC - 25-Oct-2024Leaders caution the ban may fuel a black market, demanding regulated sales
AstraZeneca may cut UK jobs if a biodiversity profit levy is introduced
The Guardian - 25-Oct-2024UK is considering enforcing these profit-sharing measures nationally
NHS rejects funding for new Alzheimer's drug due to small benefit, high cost
BBC - 23-Oct-2024The drug 'donanemab' remains available for private treatment in England
International Institute of Longevity relaunches to set global standards for longevity clinics
Longevity Technology - 17-Oct-2024They aim to improve patient care and make clinics more trustworthy and effective
International Longevity Alliance (ILA) expands to 65 member organizations
Live Forever Club - 16-Oct-2024New federated members come from Bulgaria, Canada, Latin America, Nepal, the Nordics, Portugal, and Spain
Calls grow for minimum alcohol pricing in England as deaths surge
The Guardian - 05-Oct-2024Public health leaders advocate for stronger measures to reduce alcohol-related harm
Breakthrough blood test: government invests in early cancer detection
The Guardian - 05-Oct-2024Innovative £120 test could identify 12 common cancers, revolutionizing patient care and saving lives
Women at risk: the hidden toll of heart disease
The Guardian - 24-Sep-2024Misconceptions and gender biases are costing women's lives
Time to tax ultra-processed foods, says leading health expert
The Guardian - 20-Sep-2024This would include warning labels and policies to promote healthier foods
The growing threat of antibiotic resistance: A global crisis in the making
New Scientist - 16-Sep-2024How drug-resistant infections could claim millions of lives by 2050 without urgent action
UK to ban junk food ads before 9 p.m. to combat childhood obesity
BBC - 13-Sep-2024Labour plans to also ban paid online ads and energy drinks for under-16s
Women in Northern England live shorter, less healthy lives than women in other regions
University of Liverpool - 03-Sep-2024They are paid less, provide more unpaid care, and face higher rates of domestic violence
UK invests £400M to accelerate development of life-saving medicines
Independent - 28-Aug-2024New clinical trial hubs to improve patient access to innovative treatments
Majority of Britons want new taxes on junk and processed foods
The Guardian - 11-Aug-2024The taxes could fund healthier food options for low-income families
Artificial Intelligence could transform NHS healthcare but comes with risks
BBC - 07-Aug-2024Regulation is essential to ensure patient safety and data protection
New blood test for over-40s could transform UK healthcare by detecting 200 diseases early
The Telegraph - 04-Aug-2024Proposed test costs £230 each, promising significant economic & health benefits
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