Medical News
Weekly News Summary – 15th May 2017
15th May 2017
This week, several NHS services were hit by a large scale cyber attack this week that disrupted both hospital and GP appointments. Read more here!
Weekly News Summary – 8th May 2017
8th May 2017
The chair of the Royal College of GPs is supporting the idea that students with mental health problems should get free prescriptions. Read more news here!
Weekly News Summary – 2nd May 2017
2nd May 2017
UK law which comes into effect in May states that all cigarette packs must have health warnings and a standard colour. Read more medical news here!
Weekly News Summary – 25th April 2017
26th April 2017
This week, shops within hospitals have agreed to limit the number of sugary drinks they sell. Read more medical news here!
Weekly News Summary – 18th April 2017
18th April 2017
A study has found that those who ate fruit daily were 12% as less likely to develop type II diabetes than those who do not. Read more medical news here!
Weekly News Summary – 11th April 2017
11th April 2017
This week, figures showed that a record number of GP practices have closed over the last year. Read more medical news here!
Weekly News Summary – 4th April 2017
4th April 2017
This week, NHS England are formulating guidelines to discourage GPs from prescribing medicines that are available over-the-counter. Read more here!
Weekly News Summary – 27th March 2017
27th March 2017
Research published has shown that the contraceptive pill protects women against some cancers for 35 years after they stop taking it. More medical news here!
Weekly News Summary – 17th March 2017
20th March 2017
A report conducted by The King’s Fund indicates that enforced rationing of NHS services is causing patients increasing pain and distress - read more here.
Weekly News Summary – 13th March 2017
13th March 2017
This week, a major study by Harvard University suggests that cutting down on gluten increases the risk of developing diabetes - read more medical news here.
