Posts tagged “Public Health England”

‘Unhealthy Retirement’ Risk for the Middle Aged-7008

March 7th, 2016
‘Unhealthy Retirement’ Risk for the Middle Aged-7008

A new government campaign has warned that unhealthy middle-aged people need to make lifestyle improvements if they want to be healthy during retirement. The One You campaign, run by Public Health England, is encouraging people aged over 40 to give up smoking, drink less, exercise more and eat better. This is the UK’s first campaign […]

New Report Suggests Over 65s are Living for Longer Than Ever Before-7499

February 16th, 2016
New Report Suggests Over 65s are Living for Longer Than Ever Before-7499

A new report compiled by Public Health England suggests that over 65s are living for longer than ever before. The research claims that on average, men are living for 19 years and women for 21 years once they reach the milestone of 65 years old. Although the figures are positive, there are still concerns that […]

Aneurysm Screening Programme Has Detected 10,000 Aneurysms in Just 6 Years-4048

January 6th, 2016

A national aneurysm screening programme introduced in 2009 has detected more than 10,000 aneurysms, according to the latest research. Aneurysms often cause no symptoms and the effects may not become apparent until they burst, often with fatal consequences. Until 2009, the incidence of fatal aortic abdominal aneurysms in the UK was the highest in Europe, but […]

Parents Encouraged to Get Sugar Smart with New App-5814

January 4th, 2016
Parents Encouraged to Get Sugar Smart with New App-5814

Parents are being encouraged to download a new free app in a bid to get sugar smart in the New Year. The app, which has been developed by Public Health England, enables parents to find out the sugar content of popular foods simply and quickly. All you have to do is scan the bar code […]

Antibiotic Resisting Bacteria Discovered in UK ‘Last Resort’ Treatment-1072

December 22nd, 2015
Antibiotic Resisting Bacteria Discovered in UK ‘Last Resort’ Treatment-1072

Scientists in the UK have discovered bacteria that are resistant to a form of antibiotic called colistin. This discovery is of the utmost significance as colistin is often given to patients as a last resort. Last month, resistant bacteria were identified in China and experts warned that the discovery marked the beginning of a ‘post-antibiotic […]

Health Experts Issue Warning Over Mad Friday Alcohol Consumption-3833

December 18th, 2015
Health Experts Issue Warning Over Mad Friday Alcohol Consumption-3833

Party goers have been warned to drink responsibly this Mad Friday, one of the busiest nights of the year for pubs and clubs across Britain. Officials believe that the last weekend before Christmas could see alcohol-fuelled emergencies rise by up to 50%. According to health campaigners, alcohol sales during the month of December could reach […]

Should Letters to Parents be Scrapped in Favour of Other Anti-Obesity Measures?-1117

November 12th, 2015
Should Letters to Parents be Scrapped in Favour of Other Anti-Obesity Measures?-1117

Some leading health experts have suggested that ‘fat letters’, letters sent to parents to inform them that their child is overweight, should be scrapped in favour of more effective measures. Currently, the National Child Measurement Programme produces weight measurements for children when they start and finish primary school. When children are found to be overweight, […]

Smaller Portions Lead to Smaller Obesity Rates, Experts Say-9555

September 15th, 2015
Smaller Portions Lead to Smaller Obesity Rates, Experts Say-9555

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have called for smaller portion sizes in a bid to reduce rates of obesity. Researchers carried out a review of more than 60 studies and found that reducing portion size could make a major difference to rates of obesity in the future. The research team found that people are […]

New Study Recommends Iodine Supplements for Pregnant Women-8574

August 11th, 2015
New Study Recommends Iodine Supplements for Pregnant Women-8574

Researchers are recommending iodine supplements for pregnant women in a bid to save the NHS money and improve the health and cognitive function of babies born in the UK. The study findings, which have been published in The Lancet, suggest that taking iodine supplements on a daily basis could boost IQ scores and improve overall […]

Health Experts Recommend Meningitis Vaccinations Ahead of University New Year-2144

August 4th, 2015
Health Experts Recommend Meningitis Vaccinations Ahead of University New Year-2144

Health experts are urging 17 and 18 years old heading off to college or university to have a vaccination to protect them against a life-threatening strain of meningitis known as MenW. GP surgeries across the country are inviting teenagers and first-time students under the age of 25 to have the vaccine in the run-up to […]

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