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Diabetes on the rise in borough
SOUTH Tyneside is facing a rise in the number of people suffering from diabetes, according to a new report. The warning comes as figures for the borough show it already has a higher-than-average level of the condition ? with as many as 7,500 people, from a population of about 150,000, already diagnosed. Diabetes UK mentioned; Diabetes Week mentioned.
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Diabetes-on-the-rise-in.6190146.jp
Just in time for Easter, scientists say chocolate is GOOD for your heart... but only one square
Just in time for Easter, researchers have confirmed that chocolate eggs are good for your heart. Unfortunately, one the size of a quail's egg will do the trick. Scoffing any more than that can increase your risk of health problems, experts have warned.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1262301/chocolate-good-heart-say-scientists.html
Lives are saved by NHS breast screening, researchers say
Breast cancer screening saves the lives of two women for every patient who is treated unnecessarily, researchers have found. They insist regular mammograms are worthwhile ? contradicting a study that last week found they make little difference to death rates and can lead to healthy women needlessly having breasts removed.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...ved-NHS-breast-screening-researchers-say.html
Hospital food 'should have to meet legally binding standards'
Prof Tim Lang said more needed to be done to improve poor quality NHS meals and cut the number of patients with malnutrition. Prof Lang, who has advised the Government on food and nutrition, said 10 years of failed strategies to raise standards had convinced him stronger measures were needed.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/h...d-have-to-meet-legally-binding-standards.html
Stroke victims face 'postcode lottery'
Stroke victims face a ?postcode lottery? in access to vital brain scans, an influential group of MPs has warned. While patients in some parts of the country receive the scan within three hours of having a stroke, others are forced to wait up to 48 hours. The delays, which can increase the risk of death or permanent disability, are ?totally unacceptable? the Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said. In a highly critical report on the state of stroke care in England the committee also found that one hospital locked away scanning machines outside office hours, meaning that they could not be used even if trained staff were working.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7536034/Stroke-victims-face-postcode-lottery.html
SOUTH Tyneside is facing a rise in the number of people suffering from diabetes, according to a new report. The warning comes as figures for the borough show it already has a higher-than-average level of the condition ? with as many as 7,500 people, from a population of about 150,000, already diagnosed. Diabetes UK mentioned; Diabetes Week mentioned.
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Diabetes-on-the-rise-in.6190146.jp
Just in time for Easter, scientists say chocolate is GOOD for your heart... but only one square
Just in time for Easter, researchers have confirmed that chocolate eggs are good for your heart. Unfortunately, one the size of a quail's egg will do the trick. Scoffing any more than that can increase your risk of health problems, experts have warned.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1262301/chocolate-good-heart-say-scientists.html
Lives are saved by NHS breast screening, researchers say
Breast cancer screening saves the lives of two women for every patient who is treated unnecessarily, researchers have found. They insist regular mammograms are worthwhile ? contradicting a study that last week found they make little difference to death rates and can lead to healthy women needlessly having breasts removed.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...ved-NHS-breast-screening-researchers-say.html
Hospital food 'should have to meet legally binding standards'
Prof Tim Lang said more needed to be done to improve poor quality NHS meals and cut the number of patients with malnutrition. Prof Lang, who has advised the Government on food and nutrition, said 10 years of failed strategies to raise standards had convinced him stronger measures were needed.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/h...d-have-to-meet-legally-binding-standards.html
Stroke victims face 'postcode lottery'
Stroke victims face a ?postcode lottery? in access to vital brain scans, an influential group of MPs has warned. While patients in some parts of the country receive the scan within three hours of having a stroke, others are forced to wait up to 48 hours. The delays, which can increase the risk of death or permanent disability, are ?totally unacceptable? the Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said. In a highly critical report on the state of stroke care in England the committee also found that one hospital locked away scanning machines outside office hours, meaning that they could not be used even if trained staff were working.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7536034/Stroke-victims-face-postcode-lottery.html