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NHS Rolls Out Flu, COVID-19 Vaccines to ‘Winter-Proof’ the Vulnerable

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The NHS has launched its annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign to help “winter-proof” vulnerable people and reduce pressure on hospitals amid the spread of new virus variants. From this week, vaccination teams across England are working to immunise millions of people most at risk of serious illness ahead of the colder months, when hospital […]

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Dementia Recognised for the First Time in New UN Global Health Declaration

Dementia Recognised for the First Time in New UN Global Health Declaration

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Dementia will, for the first time, be officially recognised in the United Nations Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and mental health marking a historic milestone for global health policy. The inclusion, announced by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), represents a major breakthrough in acknowledging dementia as a leading cause of death and a critical public

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How Human Cognitive Evolution Could Have Increased Autism Risk

How Human Cognitive Evolution Could Have Increased Autism Risk

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A new study suggests that evolutionary changes that enabled humans to think more complexly may also help explain the origins of autism. Researchers found that as certain brain cells evolved to enhance human cognition, their genetic activity also shifted in ways that may increase the likelihood of autistic traits. The findings contribute to ongoing debate

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Biochemist Investigates Ways to Counter Cachexia in Cancer Patients

Biochemist Investigates Ways to Counter Cachexia in Cancer Patients

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Tobias Janowitz watched his mother enter the final stages of cancer. While the physical decline was expected, what struck him was her loss of appetite and interest in daily life. “She was getting increasingly less interested in things: reading her favourite books, listening to music, watching television,” he recalls. Eventually, she said: “My body is

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Innovation, Compassion Recognised at 2025 NACC Awards

Innovation, Compassion Recognised at 2025 NACC Awards

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The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) gathered in Nottingham from 1st to 2nd October 2025 to celebrate the best in care catering at the NACC National Awards 2025. Delegates attended the annual gala dinner at the East Midlands Conference Centre to recognise this year’s outstanding winners. These prestigious awards highlight the exceptional contributions made

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Care homes, hospitals and hospices celebrated at UK’s leading end-of-life care awards

Care homes, hospitals and hospices celebrated at UK’s leading end-of-life care awards

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More than 170 health and social care organisations from across the UK have been recognised at this year’s Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Awards, celebrating long-term commitment to compassionate and high-quality end-of-life care. The awards, presented at the GSF Annual Conference in Birmingham on Friday 26 September, brought together over 400 delegates from hospitals,

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