Number of general practices shrinking but patient lists ballooning in England
Over past decade, practice numbers fell by 20%, but average list size expanded by 40% Total NHS general practice workforce grew 20% in 2015-22, but ...
Women, Black people, and disadvantaged less likely to get heart surgery in England
And when they are offered these procedures, they are more likely to die within a year Women, people of Black ethnicity, and those from low ...
Ability to cope well with adversity in older age linked to lower death risk
Findings underscore importance of efforts to bolster mental resilience, say researchers The ability to cope well with, and adapt to, challenging life circumstances and events ...
Certain diabetes drugs might prevent dementia
But randomised controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes might prevent dementia, providing greater ...
New study provides further support for psilocybin’s potential to treat depressive symptoms
High dose psilocybin was the only psychedelic treatment to reduce depressive symptoms by more than placebo in antidepressant trials High doses of psilocybin - the ...
Suicide rates among doctors have declined, but female doctors still at high risk
Results highlight ongoing need for research and prevention efforts among doctors, particularly women Suicide rates among doctors have declined over time, but are still significantly ...
20 minutes of mindful breathing can rapidly reduce intensity of cancer pain
It complements traditional pain relief and broadens repertoire of options, say researchers Twenty minutes of mindful breathing, which focuses a person’s attention on their breath, ...
Just 1-2 cigarettes/day before or during pregnancy linked to major newborn health problems
Adds to evidence for would-be mums to stub out smoking, say researchers Even light smoking of just 1-2 cigarettes a day either before or at ...
Social position linked to food delivery preferences in England
Affluent twice as likely to shop online for groceries as less well off But households of lower social grade twice as likely to opt for ...
‘Symptom triggered’ testing can pick up early stage aggressive ovarian cancer in 1 in 4 of those affected
Complete tumour removal also possible in 60% of those diagnosed with this system Findings challenge assumption that symptoms always signal advanced ovarian cancer ‘Symptom triggered ...
