Just 7,000 steps a day cuts health risks, study says
Everyone targets 10,000 steps - but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests.
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Students feel ‘let down’ by mental health support – but should it really be up to universities?
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?
Doctor strike will harm patients, NHS boss warns
A senior official says the planned walkout will impact both emergency and non-urgent care.
‘As a GP I felt I had to work during my cancer scare’
Emily Jones ignored medical advice to work as she said patients wouldn't have been seen otherwise
‘My three children needed transplants, now I’m giving back’
Willie Hutchinson volunteers to transport patients to and from hospital appointments after his children relied on the service.
UK-first scheme aims to cut cardiac arrest deaths
East of England Ambulance NHS Trust is offering the video coaching to callers.
NHS bosses putting patients at risk in strike, says BMA
Union unhappy as NHS England aims to keep non-urgent services running during five-day walkout.
‘Substantial changes’ on infected blood payouts
The announcement comes two weeks after a heavily critical report into payments to thousands of victims.
Five-day doctor strike will go ahead, says BMA
Union rejects plea by health secretary to call off strikes in England and continue talks.
