With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, employers should consider how they can support staff who are recovering and raise awareness about symptoms.
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A study has been launched to measure the long-term impact of vaping on the body’s cardiovascular system.
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A third of women (34%) fail to check their breasts at least once a month for warning signs of breast...
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Workers in Scotland are experiencing the greatest increase in work-related ill health in the UK, a damning report by the...
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Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ can increase the risks for women of being diagnosed with ovarian and other cancers, a study has suggested.
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Fears crumbling concrete could generate ‘asbestos crisis’ in public buildings
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe political furore over crumbling concrete in schools and hospitals has led to fears that putting things right could in...
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The UK is facing 'a growing epidemic' of preventable cancers caused by smoking, drinking, obesity and sunburn.
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The number of younger people, aged under 50, being diagnosed with cancer has risen by nearly 80% in the past...
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The NHS has launched a drive to break down misunderstandings around breast cancer, in particular the idea that it is...
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Kelly McCabe explains how organisations may be able to support employees on a waiting list for NHS treatment, lessening the impact of delays.
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As many as 9.1 million people in England are projected to be living with major health conditions such as diabetes,...
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The vast majority of the general public are unaware of the possible warning signs of blood cancer, academics have warned....
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Hairdressers, beauticians and accountants could all be at a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer through exposure to chemicals and...
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Cases of melanoma skin cancer in the UK have reached an all-time high, fuelled by hotter summers, sunbed use, and...
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NHS healthcare lagging on survival rates for heart attacks, strokes and cancer
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe UK has higher levels of deaths from treatable diseases such as heart attack and stroke than the majority of...