Giving healthy people statins may cause harm, say researchers
Giving healthy people statins could cause harm, with few benefits, experts have said.
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Giving healthy people statins may cause harm, say researchers
Giving healthy people statins could cause harm, with few benefits, experts have said.
Jeremy Corbyn promises ‘truly universal’ health service under Labour government
Prescription charges would be scrapped in England under a Labour government which would also set up a “publicly-owned generic drugs manufacturer”, the party has pledged.
A&E under ‘tremendous pressure’ as more departments require improvement – report
Inspectors say they are increasingly concerned about the pressure on NHS hospitals as new figures show more than half of A&E departments are inadequate or require improvement.
NHS pledges to cut plastic in canteens and across catering
The NHS is pledging to cut more than 100 million plastic straws, cups and cutlery items from hospitals across England each year.
Incurable breast cancer patients face repeated GP visits before diagnosis: study
Thousands of patients with incurable breast cancer are repeatedly visiting GPs before they are diagnosed amid concerns their symptoms are not being taken seriously or misinterpreted, a new report has suggested.
Health board launches ‘zimmer amnesty’
A health board has launched a “zimmer amnesty” urging people to return unused walking frames, sticks and crutches as part of a drive to be more environmentally friendly.
NHS chief urges Government to be ‘led by the evidence’ on sugar tax
The head of the NHS has urged the Government to be “led by the evidence” showing the so-called sugar tax has worked, days before the results of a review into whether it should be extended to all unhealthy foods are due.
NHS Wales unveils ‘Brexit warehouse’ as it calls for no-deal scenario calm
NHS Wales has urged people not to panic over medicine supplies in the event of a no-deal Brexit, as it gave a tour of its facility storing products in case of supply issues.
Government limits exports of HRT to tackle medicine shortages
The Government has pledged to take control of medicine shortages for key drugs, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), by restricting exports.
Hospitals told to use Experian to check whether patients eligible for NHS care
NHS Improvement urged hospitals to work with Experian to check whether patients could receive free treatment, in a bid to tackle overseas health tourism.
Government pledges £200 million for new NHS cancer scanners
Boris Johnson is to announce a £200 million cash injection to replace MRI machines, CT scanners and breast screening equipment.
Scientists develop test to predict risk level of patient’s melanoma
Scientists have developed a test which can predict whether a melanoma is unlikely to spread or could return.
Health Secretary ‘will not rule out’ bold action on vaccines
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said he will not “rule out” bold action to protect children as new figures showed fewer are receiving routine NHS vaccinations.
Labour pledges to abolish prescription charges in England
Prescription charges will be abolished in England if Labour enter government, the party has announced.
Labour pledge to abolish prescription charges in England
Prescription charges will be abolished in England if Labour enter government, the party is set to announce.
Labour general secretary thanks NHS for ‘saving my life’ after cancer diagnosis
Labour’s general secretary Jennie Formby has paid an emotional tribute to the NHS, saying it saved her life after she was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.
Father who confronted PM over NHS says daughter is doing better
A father who confronted Boris Johnson over the state of the NHS when the Prime Minister made a visit to a hospital has said that his daughter is doing better.
NHS hospitals using vintage makeovers to help dementia patients
NHS hospitals are stepping back in time with vintage makeovers to help dementia patients cope with stress and anxiety.
Johnson confronted by parent of sick child over state of NHS
An angry parent of a sick baby told Boris Johnson the NHS was being destroyed during a confrontation in a hospital corridor.