Virtual GP appointments as effective as in-person care for some conditions
Virtual GP and other primary care consultations can be as effective as face-to-face appointments for a range of health conditions.…
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Pedal power pays off
Pedal power pays off: mountain biking benefits outweigh risks. New Curtin research into injuries sustained by trail users has found…
Majority support ‘nanny state’ policies
Majority support 'nanny state' policies to improve Britain's health outcomes: Majority support public health interventions like bans on advertising, regulating…
Creating a pet safe garden
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BNF to coordinate innovation partnerships to tackle the key research questions for global health
Unhealthy diets are a major contributor to the global burden of disease. The Diet and Health Open Innovation Research Club…
Music charity inspires staff working in dementia care
A music charity with more than 25 years’ experience of working with care staff has released a new, free resource…
Final round of community groups to receive free air quality sensors
The third and final round of London community groups which will receive free sensors to monitor and tackle local air…
Enjoy a Sight Sanctuary Summer
Enjoy a Sight Sanctuary Summer: New research from the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC) has revealed that over half (52…
Physical activity may prevent fatigue in patients with MS
A study led by the University of Eastern Finland found that better physical condition and higher daily activity predicted lower…
Embedded sea urchin spines and jelly fish stings
Sea urchins don’t look to do anyone any harm. However, they are prickly and if you tread on them, and…