A new study has suggested that there are five different types of diabetes, rather than the two that are currently recognised. This is the main headline in this week’s news round-up, which also includes a heart-warming story about a nurse being rewarded Read More
How to prevent flu in the elderly
Summer has officially gone. The weather is starting to get a little colder, the mornings are darker and leaves are falling from the trees. Autumn has arrived, which means the winter and flu season isn’t too far away. According to the NHS, Read More
News: NHS workers demand 3.9% pay rise
The main news this week focuses on reports which claim NHS workers are demanding a 3.9% pay rise. Unions representing NHS staff have written the chancellor to demand the pay rise, as well as an extra £800 to make up for the Read More
News: Flu Vaccine not as effective in elderly people
The main headline this week’s news round-up concerns the flu vaccine. According to Public Health England, last winter’s flu vaccine was not as effective in elderly people, but worked perfectly in children. Elsewhere, there’s worrying news coming from Age UK and the Read More
News: Could tap water lower the risk of Dementia?
The main headline for our news round-up this week concerns tap water, with claims that drinking it could help reduce your risk of developing dementia. Elsewhere, there’s concerning news coming from the care sector. A new report has revealed that the elderly Read More
The Early Signs of Dementia
Dementia can be a frightening prospect for many people entering old age, but early diagnosis can help. When the early signs of dementia are first noticed by a healthcare professional, conversations can begin with the patient to improve their day to day Read More
News: Health officials call for less calories
This week’s healthcare news round-up includes reports that health officials have called for the number of calories in popular foods to be cut in order to reduce child obesity and other health conditions. Elsewhere, there’s some positive news for those of you Read More
Over 65s living longer than ever before
According to Public Health England, the over 65s in England are living longer now than ever before. The figures show that men aged 65 could expect to live another 19 years, and women aged 65 could expect to live another 21 years. Although the Read More
NHS expansion plans revealed by Government
The Government has announced the “biggest ever” expansion plans for the National Health Service (NHS). This is the story that tops our weekly round-up of news from the NHS. Elsewhere, the number of patients waiting to admitted to hospital has it four Read More
NHS to offer ‘transformative’ HIV prevention pill
This week’s NHS new round-up features reports that a new “transformative” HIV prevention pill is to be offered by the NHS following a High Court battle. Elsewhere, the British man who helped stall the cyber attack on the NHS has been arrested Read More
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