Health
Join the ELHT family: Make a difference as a hospital assessor
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is calling on community members to volunteer as hospital assessors to help shape the future of our local health and care services.As part of
Dementia diagnoses in England at record high
Record numbers of people are being diagnosed with dementia in England, NHS figures show. Latest data shows a record 487,432 people in England in June had a diagnosis. While dementia diagnosis
Young people consume around two-thirds of daily calories from ultra-processed foods, according to new research
British adolescents consume around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) that may increase the risk of poor health, according to new research. Young people from white or
Stephen Fry urges patients to help save lives with new prostate cancer research
Actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry is urging prostate cancer patients to sign up for a major new research initiative that could save lives. The NHS is joining forces with the
New pill can increase chances of IVF success, study finds
A pill for couples struggling to conceive with IVF treatment has been found to increase the chances of pregnancy, scientists say.Researchers said initial trials of the drug – known as
420,000 South Asians live with Type 2 Diabetes in UK
A series of six short films produced and presented by The Adda Club, featuring lifestyle coach Monir Ali, who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2016, aims to inspire
Study links weight-loss drug to rare eye condition
People prescribed semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, to lose weight, may have a higher risk of developing a serious but rare eye condition, a study suggests.Analysing 17,000 patients over
Have diabetes? Here’s how to keep an eye on your health
Did you know diabetes can cause sight loss? Dr Evelyn Mensah, Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust explains: “If you have diabetes, you’re at
Bowel cancer screening has the power to change the future
Bowel cancer is the third most common type of cancer in England. While bowel cancer can affect anyone at any age, some people are at more risk and early diagnosis
Measles is more than just a rash
As spring finally arrives in the UK, adults and parents are being warned about the increasing risk of measles. This follows an increase in the number of people with measles
