Lung cancer vaccine and drug for Alzheimer’s herald new treatments
Breakthrough treatments to tackle lung cancer and dementia are on the horizon, with a lung cancer vaccine now being tested... The post Lung cancer vaccine and drug for Alzheimer’s herald new...
View ArticleMen’s health: Men in England facing ‘silent crisis’, warn councils
Men in England are facing “a silent health crisis”, according to a new report. The post Men’s health: Men in England facing ‘silent crisis’, warn councils appeared first on Personnel Today.
View ArticleDoctors urge action to tackle ‘growing epidemic’ of young vaping
Doctors are urging the government to get tough on what they are calling the “growing epidemic” of vaping in the... The post Doctors urge action to tackle ‘growing epidemic’ of young vaping appeared...
View ArticleNHS Health Checks to be rolled out to workplaces
More than 130,000 people across the country are to be offered NHS health ‘MOTs’ in the workplace from next month,... The post NHS Health Checks to be rolled out to workplaces appeared first on...
View ArticleWeekend lie-in good for heart health – research
Having a lie-in this weekend could actually be good for your heart health, new research has suggested. Catching up on... The post Weekend lie-in good for heart health – research appeared first on...
View ArticlePeople increasingly being forced to budget for private healthcare
Britons are increasingly feeling they have to set money aside to pay for private healthcare because the NHS will not... The post People increasingly being forced to budget for private healthcare...
View ArticleNHS to pilot blood pressure checks at dentists and opticians
People in parts of England will soon be able to get blood pressure checks at their dentist or optician under... The post NHS to pilot blood pressure checks at dentists and opticians appeared first on...
View ArticleSOM guide to help OH better support driver health and wellbeing
SOM, the Society of Occupational Medicine, has published a guide for employers and occupational health professionals on supporting the health... The post SOM guide to help OH better support driver...
View ArticleVaping as damaging to young people’s lung as smoking – study
Vaping can cause as much damage to young people’s lungs as smoking, research has suggested. The study by a team... The post Vaping as damaging to young people’s lung as smoking – study appeared first...
View ArticleCost-of-living crisis ‘devastating’ for people with mental ill health – report
The cost-of-living crisis has been devastating for many people with mental health problems, a charity has warned. The report from... The post Cost-of-living crisis ‘devastating’ for people with mental...
View ArticleSOM guide emphasises value of OH support after a suicide
Occupational health can be a pivotal resource employers look to for help and guidance when responding to the death of... The post SOM guide emphasises value of OH support after a suicide appeared...
View ArticleNHS reform will mean employers need to rethink workplace health too
With the government pledging the ‘biggest reimagining of our NHS since its birth’, Nic Paton highlights that employers will need... The post NHS reform will mean employers need to rethink workplace...
View ArticleGovernment expert board set up to tackle ill-health worklessness
The government has set up a ‘Labour Market Advisory Board’ to tackle rising levels of worklessness, including because of ill... The post Government expert board set up to tackle ill-health...
View ArticleMore needs to be done to reassure ethnic communities on vaccines
Trust in vaccines remains mostly high among people aged 50 to 70, yet understanding about vaccination is “concerningly” low among... The post More needs to be done to reassure ethnic communities on...
View ArticleWarning of 900,000 UK cancer deaths by 2029
There will be more than 900,000 cancer deaths in the UK by the end of the new government’s first parliamentary... The post Warning of 900,000 UK cancer deaths by 2029 appeared first on Personnel Today.
View ArticleUp to 4.3 million could be out of work because of ill health by 2029 – report
As many as 4.3 million people could be languishing out of work because of sickness and ill health by the... The post Up to 4.3 million could be out of work because of ill health by 2029 – report...
View ArticleProfession gears up to promote Occupational Health Awareness Week
Next week will see a series of events and activities being run by SOM, the Society of Occupational Medicine, as... The post Profession gears up to promote Occupational Health Awareness Week appeared...
View ArticlePain the most common symptom of long Covid – study
Pain tends to be the most prevalent and severe symptom reported by individuals with long Covid, according to a study. The post Pain the most common symptom of long Covid – study appeared first on...
View ArticleWidespread ignorance of links between dental and physical and mental health –...
Nearly two-thirds of 18-34-year-olds (65%) know less about their dental health than they do about their mental health, illustrating the... The post Widespread ignorance of links between dental and...
View ArticleFour out of five tradespeople suffering from mental ill health
Four out of five tradespeople (82%) say they have experienced stress, anxiety and mental ill health because of their work,... The post Four out of five tradespeople suffering from mental ill health...
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