UK legalises medicinal cannabis
Medically prescribed cannabis is now legally available in the UK. What’s caused the change in policy? What does it mean for access to medical cannabis in England, Scotland and Wales?… Read more »
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Telepresence robots helping ill kids stay connected
Technology is increasingly being used in the world of health and now, thanks to new technological developments, it’s helping children who suffer from long-term illnesses stay in school. With a… Read more »
Weekly health roundup September 12
International Health News New research from the American Journal of Preventative Medicine has shown that teenagers are the group most affected by health warnings on sugary drinks. Teenagers aged 12-18… Read more »
Brexit could have major impact on NHS staffing shortages
The result of the Brexit referendum has had great effects on both the UK and the EU, with one of the most affected areas being the NHS. Despite often being… Read more »
NHS cuts free care for expats who retire early
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has caused a stir this week by banning Brits who retire early in the EU from accessing its free health care. This move will… Read more »
Type 2 diabetes now “common” in under 40s
There has been a sharp rise in cases of type 2 diabetes in people under 40 over the past 20 years say researchers. The disease can now be considered “common”… Read more »
UK failing to tackle premature deaths
Young people in the UK are more likely to die prematurely of alcohol and drug related illnesses than those in other developed nations. While life expectancy in Britain has increased… Read more »
UK health system losing millions treating private patients
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is reportedly wasting £1 billion a year treating patients with private insurance. Nearly 1 in 3 patients treated by the NHS has private insurance,… Read more »
Cancer death rate set to fall “dramatically”
The number of people dying of cancer will fall dramatically over the next 20 years, according to Cancer Research UK. The statistics, published by the UK charity, show death rates are… Read more »
Are people in UK living healthier for longer?
People in the UK are living in good health for longer, according to statistics released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Life expectancy in the UKincreased by more than… Read more »