Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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Singing in groups could help improve patients’ mental health, promoting a feeling of belonging and improved social skills and confidence, researchers say
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Young people display greater perfectionist tendencies today than 30 years ago due to the increasing demands of society and competitive individualism, a study
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Providing internet-based testing for sexually transmitted infections could increase the number of people being tested, including those in high-risk groups, a
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People affected by depression may have genes associated with anxiety, worry and low mood, a study suggests
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Using probiotics and xylitol chewing gum to alleviate sore throats as an alternative to antibiotics appears to have no effect, a study shows
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Most people who self-harm do so as a way to deal with emotional distress rather than as a cry for help, research suggests
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Young people who drink to the extent that they need to be admitted to hospital are at a much higher risk of sustaining injuries in the following six months, r
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Eating during the night raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes as it disrupts the body’s 24-hour cycle, researchers say
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People living close to gyms, swimming pools or playing fields and far from a fast-food outlet have smaller waists and lower BMI and body fat percentages,
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Applying electricity to the brain by wearing a special cap boosts survival rates for people with an aggressive type of brain tumour, a clinical trial sho
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Training in mindfulness can help reduce stress for university students during exam time, a study finds
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Older people who lose the most teeth are at greatest risk of becoming frail because they can’t eat certain foods, a study shows
Providing a financial incentive to mothers can significantly improve breastfeeding rates in areas where they are historically low, a study shows
Children who eat takeaway meals regularly may be at greater risk of heart disease and diabetes, and are also more likely to be consuming too many calories and fewer vitamins and minerals than children who eat food cooked at home, researchers say
More than a quarter of hip fractures in older women could be prevented by community screening for osteoporosis to help identify those at risk, researchers say
A single physical workout can give the heart immediate protection lasting for several days against cardiovascular disease, researchers say
Higher educational attainment is associated with a significantly lower chance of having Alzheimer’s disease, according to a major genetic study
New treatments for Parkinson’s disease could be developed from a molecule found in a medicine used to treat tapeworm infections, a study suggests
