Eating out increases levels of phthalates in the body, study finds
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Eating out increases levels of phthalates in the body, study finds

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/mar/29/eating-out-increases-levels-of-phthalates-in-the-body-study-finds By Patrick Greenfield US research discovers 35% increase in levels of chemical linked to disease in those who dined at restaurants the previous day Eating at restaurants and fast food chains may increase exposure to potentially harmful hormone-disrupting chemicals used to increase the flexibility and durability of plastic, a study has…

NHS cuts and performance targets are ‘beyond reach’, health service leaders warn
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NHS cuts and performance targets are ‘beyond reach’, health service leaders warn

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/nhs-cuts-savings-targets-health-uk-government-financial-a8278511.html By Alina Polianskaya A total of 3.6 million people could be waiting more than four hours for A&E by next year NHS performance and savings targets are “beyond reach” for most hospitals, according to a new report. It found just one in 20 NHS trusts believed they had a chance of hitting the A&E…

NHS Mandate pledges diabetes support and more funding
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NHS Mandate pledges diabetes support and more funding

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://diabetestimes.co.uk/nhs-mandate-pledges-diabetes-support-and-more-funding/ By Editor A commitment to improve the management and care of people with diabetes and an extra £2.8 billion in funding has been laid out in the recently published NHS Mandate. The document, which sets out the government’s objectives for NHS England, has stated the health service’s additional funding now takes the total to over half a…

We’ve not got enough beds or staff – NHS bosses
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We’ve not got enough beds or staff – NHS bosses

ByMatthew Betteridge

To read more click on the link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43576036 By Nick TriggleHealth correspondent The NHS in England does not have enough beds or staff, health bosses say, ahead of the new financial year next week. NHS Providers, which represents chief executives, warned the service was facing an impossible task in 2018-19. The group said it meant hospital waiting…

For doctors with depression, A&E can be especially tough. I should know
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For doctors with depression, A&E can be especially tough. I should know

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/views-from-the-nhs-frontline/2018/mar/27/depression-doctor-ae-tough-nhs By Ben Janaway A worsening environment in the NHS is taking its toll, and many of us feel we don’t deserve the help that is offered Depression is difficult. And as other passengers know, a hard day or moment can derail you. Working in A&E with depression can be especially hard. In…