England failing to tackle alcohol ‘epidemic’, say researchers
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England failing to tackle alcohol ‘epidemic’, say researchers

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-49126495 By Michael BuchananSocial affairs correspondent, BBC News Massive cuts to alcohol rehab services mean a “national epidemic” of alcohol-related problems is not being tackled, King’s College London researchers say. And people with drink problems in England are less than half as likely to receive the right help as those…

Drug-resistant superbug spreading in Europe’s hospitals
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Drug-resistant superbug spreading in Europe’s hospitals

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49132425 By  James GallagherHealth and science correspondent, BBC News Superbugs resistant to emergency antibiotics are spreading in hospitals, a Europe-wide study shows. Drugs called carbapenems are used when an infection cannot be treated with anything else. The spread of resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae was “extremely concerning”, researchers from the Sanger Institute said. And…

Is paying people to get fit the future of the NHS?
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Is paying people to get fit the future of the NHS?

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This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/paying-people-get-fit-future-nhs/ By  Debbi Marco  Incentivisation is nothing new – but could it be used on a wider basis to point people in the right direction? Research out last week showed that financial incentives were successful in helping people quit smoking. Now there’s talk of applying this to the national obesity…

Gut bacteria may have motor neurone disease role
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Gut bacteria may have motor neurone disease role

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This article was taken from: By James GallagherHealth and science correspondent, BBC News Gut bacteria may be playing a role in motor neurone disease, according to early studies in animals and people. Experiments show some species of bacteria – and the chemicals they make – change the pace of the disease. The team at the…

UTI home-testing app to help women trialled by NHS
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UTI home-testing app to help women trialled by NHS

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-49031625 By BBC Health News A new smartphone app to help women diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI) is being trialled by the NHS. The app will be overseen by 37 pharmacies in a trial across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, aimed at freeing up GP appointments. It guides users through a…