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IPPR: Tackling UK ill-health is essential to economic growth
A left-of centre think-tank said that the government should invest £15bn per year in a radical reform programme designed to improve national prosperity and wellbeing.
The Institute for Public Policy Research said that the UK's worsening…
AstraZeneca faces setback in cancer drug trial
AstraZeneca has suffered a setback after disappointing late-stage results from a lung cancer drug that was closely monitored.
The FTSE-100 pharmaceutical company showed its confidence in Dato-DXd when it presented the overall survival…
NHS patients miss out on cancer screening due to shortages
A shortage of chemicals that are used to detect prostate and bone tumors is putting patients at risk. This is due to the slowdown in imports, a lack of funding and the closure of vital labs.
This year, hospitals in Oxford, Bath, and…
UK Health Minister: NHS must make “three major shifts” to survive
Wes Streeting said that the NHS must make three "big changes" to its delivery of care in order to have a sustainable future.
The UK Health and Social Care Secretary said that the new government will prioritise moving NHS treatments "from…
New cancer drugs are expensive but offer hope to patients, but put pressure on budgets
Linda Medendorp learned that she would die the day her son turned 18. Tests revealed that after a 51-year old woman complained of persistent swallowing problems, she had an incurable cancer. It had spread to her stomach and rectum.
She…
Unregulated Antibiotic Use in Animal Research Poses Threat to Human Health Study Finds
A recent study has highlighted concerning practices in animal research facilities that may worsen the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance. Published in the journal *Plos One*, the research indicates that antibiotic use in laboratory…
Private Hip Replacements Double as NHS Waiting Lists Grow
The number of privately funded hip replacements has nearly doubled in recent years as patients seek to avoid lengthy NHS waiting lists, according to a new study by the Health Foundation. Data from the National Joint Registry for England,…
Revolutionary Weight Loss Jabs Have The Potential To Treat Cancer, Arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and…
The pharmaceutical industry stands on the cusp of a major transformation as revolutionary weight-loss injections demonstrate potential far beyond their initial scope. Semaglutide, marketed under brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, has shown…
Groundbreaking mRNA Lung Cancer Vaccine Trials Commence Across Seven Nations
In a significant development in the fight against lung cancer, doctors have initiated the world's first mRNA lung cancer vaccine trials in patients across seven countries. This pioneering jab, known as BNT116 and developed by BioNTech, has…
Non Alcoholic Guinness Could Surpass Traditional Variant as Demand Soars
In a surprising turn of events, an executive at Diageo, the parent company of Guinness, has predicted that the non-alcoholic version of the iconic beer could one day outshine its traditional counterpart. Anna MacDonald, marketing director…
The Pervasive Presence of Ultra-Processed and Fast Food and Its Detrimental Impact on Our Health
In today's world, ultra-processed and fast food have become pervasive, infiltrating every aspect of our lives. These products, often masked by clever branding and marketing strategies, pose significant risks to our health and well-being. It…
NHS Board Member Warns Increased Mental Health Awareness May Strain Services
The NHS is facing an unprecedented surge in demand for mental health services, especially among younger generations, as noted by Professor Sir Simon Wessely, a non-executive NHS England director. In an interview with Times Radio, Wessely, a…
Majority of Britons Support New Tax on Junk Food and Ultra-Processed Food Manufacturers
A recent poll conducted by Ipsos for the Health Foundation thinktank has revealed that a majority of people in Britain are in favor of introducing new taxes on companies that produce junk food or ultra-processed foodstuffs. The aim of these…
Newcastle Takeaway Ban Tackles Obesity Crisis as UK Economy Struggles
In a bold move to combat soaring obesity rates, Newcastle upon Tyne, the birthplace of the iconic Greggs bakery chain, has implemented a ban on new takeaway and fast food openings.
The city council's decision comes amidst complaints that…
The Isle of Wight Reveals Britains Looming Adult Social Care Crisis
As Britain's population grows older and sicker, the demand for adult social care is spiralling out of control. Nowhere is this more evident than on the Isle of Wight, where the local authority spends more per head – around £630 in 2022/23 –…
Assura Acquires £500M Private Hospital Portfolio Amidst NHS Waiting List Crisis
The ongoing NHS waiting list crisis has led to a surge in demand for private healthcare services in the UK. Assura, a prominent healthcare property investor and developer, has capitalised on this trend by acquiring a portfolio of 14 private…
Eli Lilly’s Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Surpasses $1bn in Sales, Beating Expectations
In a remarkable feat, Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound has surpassed 1 billion in sales for the first time, exceeding Wall Street's expectations. The American pharmaceutical giant also saw strong demand for its diabetes and weight-loss…
ONS: UK post-pandemic recovery higher than previously thought
According to updated data, which gives more weight to healthcare and energy industries, the UK economy has recovered from the Covid-19 epidemic in a better state than was previously believed.
Office for National Statistics has now…