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News Dr Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services at NHS England, said: “GP teams are working harder than ever, delivering more than 1.5 million appointments for patients every working day over the last year – the highest number on record. “In part, this is due to practices now offering patients the

Share on Pinterest Simple lifestyle changes, such as getting a few extra minutes of sleep and exercise each day, can improve heart health. Ryan Tuttle/Stocksy Researchers say that small changes in sleep, diet, and exercise can have a substantial impact on heart health. They report that modest changes, such as 11 more minutes of sleep

Almost two thirds of NHS consultants are keen to work for the NHS’s online hospital when the revolutionary service launches next year, a new poll has revealed. Six in ten consultants (60%) said they would be interested in working for NHS Online alongside their current NHS roles – many more than will be needed to

Share on Pinterest The FDA has approved a higher dose of Wegovy, which promises greater weight loss. Image Credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images The FDA has approved a higher dose version of the GLP-1 drug Wegovy for weight loss. The new dose is 7.2 milligrams per weekly injection, compared to the original 2.4 milligrams per week. A

Share on Pinterest Research shows that exercising in the morning may lower cardiometabolic risk. Image Credit: Olga Rolenko/Getty Images A recent study found that morning exercise may help lower your cardiometabolic risk. Cardiometabolic risk factors include cardiovascular disease and metabolic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. The findings show that exercising in the

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that GLP-1s could offer dual benefits for treating both metabolic and mental health issues. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images A new study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy had a lower risk of worsening depression and anxiety. The participants also had fewer hospitalizations and required less

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that people who eat more ultra-processed foods have poorer bone health. Sibila and Pavel/Stocksy Eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods is associated with lower bone mineral density, even in younger adults under 65. Researchers also found that high ultra-processed food intake increases the risk of hip fractures. Experts

Share on Pinterest Premature menopause has been linked to a higher risk of coronary artery disease. FG Trade/Getty Images Women who go through natural menopause before age 40 face a 40% higher lifetime risk of coronary heart disease. Black women are three times as likely to experience premature menopause as white women. Untreated menopause symptoms

News The new chair of a major review into medical training has pledged to bring the “dial up” system into the modern era. Professor Dame Jane Dacre has been appointed by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care to implement the Medical Education and Training Review, delivering change to UK’s creaking medical

Share on Pinterest Stopping GLP-1s can quickly reverse the cardiovascular benefits gained while taking them. Image Credit: the_burtons/Getty Images A recent study found that stopping GLP-1s, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, can reverse the cardiovascular benefits they provide. The findings show that stopping the medications for as little as 6 months raises the risk of