Friday, August 30, 2024

Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan

The prime minister says his government is looking at tougher rules to reduce the burden on the NHS.

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Thursday, August 29, 2024

Ambulances ‘waste vital time’ on prison call-outs

Three-quarters of requests from prisons did not need an ambulance response, a watchdog finds.

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Ministers consider tighter outdoor smoking rules

The government says it is considering a range of measures to "make the UK smoke-free".

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Does eating meat raise the risk of diabetes?

A study of nearly two million people finds a link with processed meats - but experts say it should not cause panic.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Research finds drones can deliver blood safely

A project finds drone delivery does not influence the blood's quality or how long it lasts.

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Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

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Friday, August 23, 2024

Will the NHS ever pay for the new era of dementia drugs?

Will the NHS ever pay for the new era of dementia drugs?
The choice to not fund Alzheimer's drug lecanemab caused upset, but it is not a “wonder drug”.

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August 23, 2024 at 06:39PM

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