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NHS England urge eligible people to get free flu vaccine
The primary school flu vaccination programme is resuming following temporary delay of nasal spray vaccine from the manufacturer.
The NHS and Public Health England (PHE)...
Urban green spaces: exposure to greenery can prevent premature deaths
The largest ever study to look at urban green spaces has outlined how green areas can impact mortality.
According to a systematic review and meta-analysis...
Public health: nature better than tech for reducing air pollution
Adding plants and trees to the landscapes near factories and other pollution sources could reduce air pollution by an average of 27%, new research...
MMR vaccine secured for UK private patients to protect supply
New restrictions that have been put in place mean the MMR vaccine cannot be parallel exported from the UK, to protect stock for private...
Scotland energy drinks consultation to consider age ban
A consultation has been launched in Scotland to examine the potential implications of a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children.
The consultation...
Urging policymakers to follow appropriate discussions regarding transgender children
A custody case has sparked heated debate and embroiled state policymakers in public discussions about the diagnosis and appropriate medical treatment of transgender children.
Unfortunately,...
UK gonorrhoea investment to prevent STI spread
The UK government has invested £3.5m (€4.05m) in a global research and development partnership aimed at combating the spread of gonorrhoea.
Around 87 million new...
Public sector organisations: whistleblowing for NHS professionals
Andy Shettle, Chief Product Officer of ER Tracker of Selenity gives an insight into the accountability and transparency of public sector organisations.
The accountability and...
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: girls born with genitalia appearing more male than female
Scientists have found a link to hormone production in baby wallabies to how some human girls are born with genitalia that appear more male...
The encouraging increase of AI in UK healthcare
Explore how Microsoft UK has reported an ‘encouraging increase’ in the use of AI in UK healthcare – could we see a boom in...
Can we change attitudes to reduce health marginalisation for a polyamorous family?
New research published in CMAJ sheds a light on how a polyamorous family experiences marginalisation during pregnancy and birth.
An estimated one in five single...
HETT: learn about NHSX progress and impact of the Digital Academy
Progress of NHSX and the impact of the Digital Academy is set to feature strongly in HETT’s unique programme.
Education and career progression of the...
Annual HIV data shows a continued decline since 2000
Published by Public Health England, Annual HIV data shows new HIV diagnoses in the UK have fallen to their lowest level since 2000.
New HIV...
Wearable medical devices: explore the global overview
As digital technology becomes increasingly integrated into the practice of medical care, wearable medical devices are evolving both technologically and physically.
An estimated one in...
UK Tick-borne Lyme disease cases may be higher than thought
New cases of tick-borne Lyme disease in the UK may be three times higher than previous estimates suggest. The finding suggest that new cases...
Welcome to Health Data Research UK – the national institute for health data science
Ever wondered how Health Data Research UK is uniting UK’s health data to drive innovation & improve public health? Learn more about the health...
The rise of measles in Europe: social media taking responsibility
A recent global rise of measles has seen a number of American states declare a state of emergency and the World Health Organisation (WHO)...
The artificial intelligence lab: what will investment in AI mean for the healthcare industry?
In healthcare, tech has already been used to update patient records, improve care delivery and streamline processes – could the introduction of an artificial...
A smart way to ease Europe’s health workforce challenges
Explore with Herwig Ostermann, the need to ensure necessary changes for the sustainability of health systems regarding health workforce challenges.
Delving into the world of...
Should the EU establish a single market for direct-to-consumer genetic testing?
Ever wondered where your data goes once completing an ancestry test? Should genetic testing be regulated? Do you think countries should lift bans on...