How would you manage a heart attack if you were on your own?
The heart of the matter: According to the British Heart Foundation UK statistics, someone is taken to hospital with a heart…
Lifestyle
Researchers develop new tool to reduce stroke risk
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a new way of identifying patients at risk of an irregular…
Threat of losing money is the best incentive for weight loss
The prospect of losing money is the most effective way to ‘nudge’ people to eat healthily, lose weight, and exercise…
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.…
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…