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Diabetes test: Pic: Jim Varney

CCGs to bid to become part of new diabetes programme

CCGs which have made greatest strides in developing preventative diabetes programmes will be able to...

Teenage girl: first menstrual cycle at 13 lowers risk of heart problems (Photo: Jim Varney)

Age at first menstrual cycle in girls linked to heart disease

The age that a woman has her first menstrual cycle is linked to her risk of later developing heart d...

Winter: NHS under pressure

NHS faces record pressure as winter kicks in

The NHS says it is 'pulling out all the stops' as winter kicks in and puts pressure on the system, a...

Pregnancy: flu jab warning

Boost flu jabs in pregnant women to stop needless deaths, warn officials

More pregnant women should receive the flu vaccine, says Public Health England (PHE), as data show 3...

Alzheimer's: brain cell showing signs of disease (Photo: Science Photo Library)

Targeting brain protein could halt progression of Alzheimer's

A protein that stimulates the brain to wake up could hold the key to preventative Alzheimer's treatm...

Child health: QOF criticised over lack of child-focused targets

Lack of paediatric QOF targets could undermine child health, warn researchers

The exclusion of targets for paediatric healthcare from the QOF could slow down improvements in prim...

Diabetes: blood test could be replaced (Photo: iStock)

Breath tests could predict type 1 diabetes in children

Simple breath tests to diagnose type 1 diabetes before young patients develop serious illness are a ...

CMO Dame Sally Davies: all GPs need flu jab (Photo: JH Lancy)

Exclusive: All GPs and staff should be vaccinated against flu, says CMO

GPs and all practice staff should be immunised against flu to protect themselves and prevent a 'sign...

Flu vaccination: nasal spray offered to children (Photo: SPL)

GPs urged to vaccinate more toddlers against flu as uptake drops

GPs have been urged to vaccinate more toddlers against flu in a renewed call from the CMO, as uptake...

Alcohol: NICE guidance overhauled (Photo: JH Lancy)

GPs can prescribe anti-alcohol drug for first time, says NICE

GPs should prescribe the drug nalmefene to help high-risk drinkers reduce their alcohol intake, NICE...

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