England pharmacies to begin seven-minute cholesterol checks in latest NHS prevention push
England pharmacies will offer seven-minute cholesterol checks this autumn in a new NHS prevention drive.
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NHS Rolls Out Seven-Minute Cholesterol Checks in High-Street Pharmacies
NHS pharmacies in England will offer seven-minute cholesterol checks to help spot heart risk earlier and cut stroke deaths.
GPs May Be Missing Many Eating Disorder Referrals, BMJ Study Suggests
BMJ study suggests many eating disorder patients miss GP referrals, especially those who are not underweight.
UK researchers back world-class work on fatal genetic diseases
UK researchers back new funding for fatal genetic diseases, as MRC health research updates continue across the UK.
NHS Heatwave Warnings Put Summer Pressures Back in Focus
NHS teams are urged to prepare for worsening summer heat as the BMJ warns extreme temperatures are now a serious health system risk.
Why a New GLP-1 Pill for the UK Could Mark a Turning Point in Obesity Care
A new GLP-1 pill has been greenlit for the UK, raising hopes for easier obesity treatment and wider NHS access.
UK Researchers Back World-Class Work on Fatal Genetic Diseases
UK researchers receive new backing for fatal genetic disease research, amid recent MRC advances in cancer, obesity and blood pressure.
NHS Launches Hepatitis C Milestone as Over 100,000 People Receive Treatment in a Decade
NHS England says over 100,000 people have received hepatitis C treatment in a decade, marking a major public health milestone.
UK Doctors Warn of Rapidly Rising Childhood Health Crisis as New BMJ Roundup Highlights Pressure Across the NHS
UK doctors warn of a worsening child health crisis as recent BMJ reporting highlights prevention and NHS strain.
Ebola trial begins in Oxford as researchers race to stay ahead of Bundibugyo strain
Oxford launches a UK Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine trial as new research highlights outbreak risks and containment challenges.
