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People in their 50s urged to take bowel screening test

By Lee Peart 13 July 2026

Just over half of 54 year olds (56.2%) took part in bowel screening between April 2024 and March 2025 compared with seven in ten 74 year olds (73.5%), NHS England has revealed.

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Young people to be offered MenB vaccine following spike in cases

By Lee Peart 12 June 2026

Thousands of young people are to be offered a one-off MenB vaccination this autumn following a spike in cases this year.

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Alcohol related deaths fall

By Lee Peart 13 May 2026

A drop in alcohol related deaths in the UK has been reported by the ONS.

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Confirmed cases rise following measles outbreak

By Lee Peart 20 February 2026

The UKHSA has confirmed 60 cases of measles in north London following an outbreak.

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Government provides £80m funding boost for inactivity trailblazers

By Lee Peart 16 October 2025

An £80m funding boost to expand a scheme to support people back into the workplace has been announced.

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MPs call for more action to tackle female genital mutilation

By Lee Peart 12 September 2025

An MPs report has called for more action to tackle female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UK and greater support for its victims.

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Inquiry into reproductive health launched by committee

By Lee Peart 24 July 2025

A new inquiry into reproductive health conditions among girls and young women has been launched by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC).

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Study reveals most cost-effective obesity surgery

By Lee Peart 22 July 2025

Gastric Bypass has been found to be the most clinically and cost effective form of surgery for people with severe obesity.

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Ultra-processed foods linked with early death

By Lee Peart 29 April 2025

High consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has been linked with early deaths in new research.

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Greater Manchester awarded for pioneering smoke-free programme

By Lee Peart 27 March 2025

Greater Manchester has been recognised for its pioneering work on creating a smoke-free city with an international award.

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NHS launches groundbreaking sickle cell gene therapy

By Lee Peart 31 January 2025

A groundbreaking gene editing treatment is being offered to patients with sickle cell disease from today.