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NHS ‘ping and book’ screening to help save thousands of women’s lives

The NHS is set to revolutionise access to cancer screening for women in a major drive to boost uptake and… Read more

NHS rolls out ‘stop-smoking’ pill to help tens of thousands quit

Thousands of lives could be saved thanks to the roll-out of an improved anti-smoking pill on the NHS in England,… Read more

Thousands of cancers caught early through NHS lung checks

More than 5,000 people in England have been diagnosed with lung cancer earlier thanks to an innovative NHS initiative, which… Read more

Almost one in ten children obese in first year of school

Obesity levels among children starting their first year of school have increased to almost one in ten, according to new… Read more

NHS launches major new stroke campaign as thousands delay calling 999 by nearly 90 minutes 

Tens of thousands of people who have a stroke could be diagnosed and treated sooner as new data found that… Read more

New iPhone device to help rule out throat cancer

Thousands of patients could receive the all-clear for suspected throat cancer faster, thanks to a new iPhone device and app… Read more

1,400 libraries now offering people support to use NHS App

The NHS is now offering the public support in how to access online health services including the NHS App at… Read more

Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer diagnosis prompts near sevenfold increase for prostate cancer advice

Visits for prostate cancer symptoms advice on the NHS website rose by 672% following Sir Chris Hoy’s announcement about his… Read more

Renewed call for millions to take up NHS breast screening invites

Women aged 50 to 70 across England are being urged to take up invitations to breast screening as the NHS… Read more

Almost 1 in 10 secondary school pupils currently vape, new NHS survey shows

A quarter of 11 to 15-year-olds have tried vaping and nearly 1 in 10 (9%) do it frequently, according to… Read more