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    Scotland struggling to control work-related ill health

    by Nic Paton 22 Sep 2023
    by Nic Paton 22 Sep 2023

    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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    Importance of eye tests highlighted during National Eye Health Week

    by Nic Paton 18 Sep 2023
    by Nic Paton 18 Sep 2023

    The importance of having regular eye tests will be in the spotlight this week during National Eye Health Week, along...

    • Cancer
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    ‘Forever chemicals’ can raise risks of ovarian cancer – study

    by Nic Paton 18 Sep 2023
    by Nic Paton 18 Sep 2023

    Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ can increase the risks for women of being diagnosed with ovarian and other cancers, a study has suggested.

    • Cancer
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    Fears crumbling concrete could generate ‘asbestos crisis’ in public buildings

    by Nic Paton 15 Sep 2023
    by Nic Paton 15 Sep 2023

    The political furore over crumbling concrete in schools and hospitals has led to fears that putting things right could in...

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    Study: ‘Wait-and-see’ approach putting heart failure patients at risk

    by Nic Paton 12 Sep 2023
    by Nic Paton 12 Sep 2023

    People with heart failure are being left at risk of dying because of a 90-day “wait-and-see” policy on fitting implantable...

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    UK risks ‘growing epidemic’ of lifestyle-related cancers

    by Nic Paton 12 Sep 2023
    by Nic Paton 12 Sep 2023

    The UK is facing 'a growing epidemic' of preventable cancers caused by smoking, drinking, obesity and sunburn.

    • Cancer
    • Wellbeing and health promotion
    • Occupational Health

    Warning of sharp rise in cancer rates among under-50s

    by Nic Paton 8 Sep 2023
    by Nic Paton 8 Sep 2023

    The number of younger people, aged under 50, being diagnosed with cancer has risen by nearly 80% in the past...

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    Cold homes caused 5,000 excess deaths last winter, MPs warned

    by Nic Paton 8 Sep 2023
    by Nic Paton 8 Sep 2023

    There were nearly 5,000 excess deaths during last winter because of people living in cold homes, MPs have been told....

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    Heart attack drug less beneficial for people of Bangladeshi or Pakistani ancestry

    by Nic Paton 4 Sep 2023
    by Nic Paton 4 Sep 2023

    A medication commonly prescribed to prevent heart attacks is much less likely to benefit people of Bangladeshi and Pakistani ancestry,...

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    NHS ‘T2Day’ programme targeting diabetes in young people

    by Nic Paton 4 Sep 2023
    by Nic Paton 4 Sep 2023

    The NHS is rolling out a programme of targeted care for the estimated 140,000 people aged 18- to 39-years-old in...

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    NHS drive to change view of breast cancer as ‘white person’s disease’

    by Nic Paton 1 Sep 2023
    by Nic Paton 1 Sep 2023

    The NHS has launched a drive to break down misunderstandings around breast cancer, in particular the idea that it is...

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    Ultra-processed foods linked to stroke and heart attacks

    by Nic Paton 29 Aug 2023
    by Nic Paton 29 Aug 2023

    Ultra-processed foodssignificantly raise the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, studies show.

    • Fit for Work
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    Long Covid can lead to ‘blue legs’ – study

    by Nic Paton 25 Aug 2023
    by Nic Paton 25 Aug 2023

    A rehabilitation medicine specialist has identified one of the more unusual symptoms of long Covid – a case where a...

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    Eleven key risk factors for dementia identified

    by Nic Paton 25 Aug 2023
    by Nic Paton 25 Aug 2023

    Scientists have identified 11 key risk factors for dementia in later life, including age, education and deprivation but also health...

    • Fit for Work
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    Study to unpick links between sleep apnoea and heart disease

    by Nic Paton 21 Aug 2023
    by Nic Paton 21 Aug 2023

    A study is underway to try to understand why people with sleep apnoea are more likely to die from heart...

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