Cancer

Some 2,544 people in Britain died from mesothelioma in 2020, a rise of 6% on the previous year, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Thousands of people in England are not getting the personalised support they need to quit smoking, a study has suggested.

Almost half (47%) of small business managers say they have not received any training in how to support employees living...

Men's Health Week is a perfect time for employers to focus on what works when it comes to encouraging men to engage with their health and wellbeing.

Employers should tailor the support they offer to employees with cancer and should avoid 'catch-all' solutions, health experts have advised.

After referral figures collapsed during the pandemic lockdowns, there has since been a record number of prostate cancer screenings according...

UK obesity prevalence projections show that nearly four in 10 adults will be obese by 2040.

Statistics show that thousands are waiting for a cancer diagnosis for more than a month.

Many school buildings in England are a 'risk to life', including being riddled with asbestos, leaked government documents have suggested.

Employees with cancer feel they would have been able to return to work sooner if they had received better support from their employer, survey finds.

The cost of living crisis is affecting cancer patients' recovery as they are cutting back on meals, heating and other essentials, according to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Hundreds of people have successfully had lung cancers spotted and diagnosed earlier through an NHS mobile lung screening programme, NHS England has said.

A group of MPs have called for asbestos removal from workplaces within the next 40 years to reduce occupational exposure.

New NHS England figures show the elective care backlog is reducing, with waiting times improving.

Employers are so focused on managing and supporting stress and mental ill health in the workplace that they risk overlooking...