News incl. lifesciences, animals, wildlife & nature
from or mentioning England (UK)
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Experts say that waterborne infections could soon be consigned to history
'Healthy Start' will replace the UK Welfare Food Scheme
Healthy Start, which will replace the UK Welfare Food Scheme, offers vouchers to exchange for milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, and infant formula to pregnant women and children under the age of fo...
UK Healthcare watchdog concerns re. race relations
NHS deficits crisis shows no sign of slowing down, according to Nurses' Union
UK Health Services: The impact of deficits on NHS services and staff shows no sign of slowing down, with posts at risk of being lost to the NHS now standing at 18,000, according to the Royal Colleg...
Major boost for Alzheimer's disease research
Waist-hip ratio should replace body mass index as indicator of mortality risk in older people
Weight-related mortality-risk in the elderly: According to a recent study, older people with high waist-hip ratios (WHRs) have a higher mortality risk than those with a high body mass index, or BMI.
UK: BMA claims NHS research under pressure and could face £300 million cut
The (UK) BMA has asked the Government about the possible £300 million reduction in funding available for health research which, it warns, is already under pressure. The BMA argues for research bud...
Study provides new insights into brain organisation - Newcastle University
Brain study via computer analysis of public databases of detailed information of worldwide anatomical studies on primate and worm brains, found that long nerve fibre connections were just as vital ...
New guidance to help sufferers of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (UK)
Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are distressing conditions. By recommending use of these drugs as treatment options in adults, this guidance from NICE will help sufferers in England and Wales to ...
Hookworms and autoimmune diseases
Scientists are investigating if the human parasite the hookworm (Necator Americanus) could help to reduce symptoms of Crohn's disease and contribute to the development of an effective long-term the...
