£100 gene tests could identify men with three times the chance of deadly prostate cancer

£100 gene tests could identify men with three times the chance of deadly prostate cancer

ByDavid Crewe

This article was taken from: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/10/100-gene-tests-could-identify-men-three-times-chance-deadly/ By  Laura Donnelly, health editor  New £100 tests could identify men with three times the average risk of developing deadly prostate cancer. Scientists have discovered 54 genetic markers which predispose men to suffering from the most aggressive form of the disease. The research, published in the BMJ, developed a prediction tool by analysing…

NHS hospital bans sugar from its meals to tackle staff obesity

NHS hospital bans sugar from its meals to tackle staff obesity

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jan/09/nhs-hospital-bans-sugar-from-its-meals-to-tackle-staff-obesity By Sarah Marsh Tameside hospital has stopped selling sugary snacks and fizzy drinks in its restaurant, has removed added sugar from meals and provides low-carb options A hospital in Manchester has become the first in Britain to ban sugar from its restaurant in an attempt to tackle growing concerns about…

With the NHS, reality has finally caught up with Theresa May

With the NHS, reality has finally caught up with Theresa May

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jan/07/nhs-falling-apart-theresa-may-evasions-crisis By Zoe Williams The prime minister’s evasions and blandness used to work. But the winter crisis has left her floundering, and with no plan to end the misery It was like watching an anxiety dream: you’ve been made prime minister, but you don’t know why. Andrew Marr is interviewing you on the…

Why is the NHS under so much pressure this winter?

Why is the NHS under so much pressure this winter?

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jan/04/nhs-qa-why-is-nhs-under-most-intense-pressure-in-decades By Phillip Inman and Denis Campbell We look at the key crises facing the NHS – and the government’s proposed solutions to the increased strains on staff, beds and budgets The NHS is facing the most intense strain on resources in decades as a result of flu, bad weather and an increase in patients…

Don’t waste our time NHS pleads with up to 17 million needless visits

Don’t waste our time NHS pleads with up to 17 million needless visits

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/02/dont-waste-time-nhs-pleads-17-million-needless-visits/ By  Laura Donnelly, health editor  Health officials are urging the public not to heap pressures on Accident & Emergency units, as they reveal up to 17 million hospital visits a year may be needless. Jane Cummings, NHS chief nursing officer, urged people to turn to pharmacists and 111 whenever possible, as she…