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Giant Lung Roadshow tours England to encourage the South Asian community to act on early lung cancer symptoms

The NHS is visiting thousands of people in England’s lung cancer hotspots with giant inflatable lungs this month, to raise awareness of potential cancer symptoms and help catch cancer earlier.

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All you need to know about bowel cancer

Although bowel cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer, and the UK’s second biggest cancer killer, many people feel uncomfortable talking about their bowel habits, explains Dr Anisha

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Heart Failure Patients to Receive Home-Based Care Thanks to Virtual Ward Expansion

A groundbreaking initiative pioneered in the North West of England is poised to revolutionize heart failure care across the nation. The success of the region’s first heart failure virtual ward

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Combat the Negative Effects of Sitting with Just 22 Minutes of Daily Exercise

A new study has revealed that incorporating just 22 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) into your daily routine can effectively offset the detrimental health consequences associated with prolonged sitting.

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All you need to know about breast cancer

Globally, October is dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer, which is the most common type of cancer in the UK. “Around 1 in 7 women will be told they

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NHS Launches Campaign To Tell Patients About the Support Available at GP Practices

The support on offer for patients at their GP practice is expanding, thanks to thousands more healthcare staff working in local communities. NHS England is raising awareness of the support

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UK South Asians: Get Tested for Hepatitis C at Home, For Free

People in South Asian communities in the UK can now access free and discreet at-home hepatitis C test kits from the NHS. Those who are unsure about whether they should

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Is it cold, flu or something else?

Autumn is here and the nights are getting longer. During colder months, as we gather indoors alongside family for Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Navaratri, Diwali or Christmas, it can be harder to

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Putting our heart on the plate

Research suggests that people of South Asian ethnicity in the UK have a higher risk of high blood pressure and coronary heart disease than people of white ethnicity and are

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NHS is recruiting the next generation of its inspirational staff

Produced in association with HM Government Join the NHS to begin a meaningful career with excellent benefits and be the difference you want to see The NHS offers amazing opportunities