This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47013914 By BBC Health news People in England will be able to pay the NHS to sequence their genes on condition they share their data. Those taking part in the planned scheme will be given a health report which can predict the risk of developing conditions like cancer or Alzheimer’s. Health…
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46999922 By BBC Health News The number of workers trained to prescribe social activities, like exercise groups and art classes, to GP patients who don’t need pills, is set to rise, under NHS England plans. The aim is that “link workers” will support GPs and reduce their workload. A link…
This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jan/24/trouble-getting-sleep-need-get-into-swing-rocking-scientists?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_b-gdnnews&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1548407389 By Nicola Davis Gentle rocking helps people to nod off and improves memory, say scientists If you have trouble getting to sleep, it might be worth investing in a hammock: scientists say a gentle rocking motion not only helps people to fall asleep more rapidly but also improves the quality of…
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46994179 By BBC Health news Stronger food labelling laws are being proposed to prevent further deaths of people with allergies. All packaged food such as sandwiches and salads could be required to list the full ingredients. It comes after the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 15, of Fulham, London, who suffered an…
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46951262 By Jane Dreaper Health correspondent, at BBC News Funding to tackle 33 significant diseases has reached its highest level since figures were taken, says a survey which has tracked this for 11 years. The G-Finder report found that money invested in research and development reached $3.5bn (£2.8bn) in 2017. The total is a 7%…