Health
Public health programme to support families in Blackburn with Darwen
An exciting new chapter to further develop the health of children and families has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) and Home-Start Blackburn with Darwen
University of Central Lancashire-led multi-million pound project aims to improve health and social care in the region
National Institute for Health and Care Research Inspiring Students into Research Schemewill bring together four of region’s universities with more than 30 partner organisations The University of Central Lancashire will
Blackburn’s Radiology Team Celebrates Major Milestone in Aortic Aneurysm Treatment
From left to right, B Lowe (IR Lead), Dr T Viyasar (IR Consultant), Dr D R Gavan (IR Consultant), L Carmichael (IR Nurse), Dr D Kotecha (IR ST4 Registrar), N
Fusobacterium: Bacteria commonly found in mouth can make some cancer cells `melt’, say scientists
A common type of bacteria has been found to make some cancers “melt”, according to researchers.People who had fusobacterium in their head and neck cancers had “much better outcomes” –
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
