Increased use of chest x-rays linked to earlier lung cancer diagnosis and improved survival
A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant link between the frequency of chest x-ray referrals from GPs and earlier diagnosis...
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More menopausal symptoms linked to poorer brain function in later life
Experiencing more menopausal symptoms is linked to poorer brain function and warnings signs associated with dementia in later life, according...
New research highlights wide variation in prostate cancer testing between GP practices
A largescale study has found huge variation between GP practices on whether they are likely to pick up prostate cancer...
More work needed on children’s supervised toothbrushing programmes
Barriers to running supervised toothbrushing programmes for young children must be overcome if the UK government is to successfully tackle...
We are no longer living longer, study shows
The rise in human life expectancy has slowed down across Europe since 2011, according to research involving the University of...
Genetic research unlocks new ways to prevent and treat multiple long-term conditions
The largest study to date to analyse millions of both genetic and patient records on the long-term health conditions of...
Mouth bacteria may hold insight into future brain function
The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age,...
Regularly seeing the same GP could free up NHS appointments, research shows
New research indicates that regularly seeing the same GP could reduce workload in practices and hospitals, potentially freeing up appointments...
First-of-its-kind study shows resistance training can improve physical function during menopause
A resistance-based exercise programme that Jennifer Aniston calls “a game changer” has been shown to improve a range of physical...