General Health

The long-term effects of sleep apnoea  

Justin Smith considers the treatment options.

Decline in cigarettes smoked per day in England is stalling

A decade-long decline in the number of cigarettes a smoker has per day has stalled, with some people actually smoking more, according to a study by University College London (UCL) researchers.

England has the highest rate of lifetime alcohol use among 11 and 13-year-olds in Europe

Alcohol is the most commonly used substance, while vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young people, according to a new WHO/Europe report coordinated by researchers at the...

700,000 more workers could be living with major illnesses by 2040

A report by the Health Foundation, says action from government, public services and employers is needed to address rising levels of ill-health in England.

Men are three times more likely to be diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea

A new review of research evidence has explored the key differences in how women and men sleep, variations in their body clocks, and how this affects their metabolism.

Make no bones about it

Luke Hutchings discusses the increasingly apparent links between oral health and osteoporosis.

Tackling stress and anxiety among dental professionals

The MPS Foundation has partnered with the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) on a project aimed at raising awareness of the importance of managing mental health and developing further resources for...

Demand for private healthcare surging

A report by LaingBuisson into the UK health cover market states demand for private care, including dental cover, is at its highest level since 2008.  

Over 30 per cent of NHS staff have taken mental health leave

More than three in ten (31 per cent) NHS employees have had to take time off work with mental health issues in the past year, according to a UNISON survey published on April 7, 2024.

£1.5m investment to improve in-work health services

Reforms to occupational health services will be shaped through a £1.5m innovation fund as the government continues its drive to tackle in-work sickness and boost economic activity using new technology...

Almost £11bn could be saved if England goes smoke free

Making England completely smoke-free could free up £10.9bn and provide substantial benefits to local economies, a study has shown. 

Council to spend £23m to help create a smokefree generation

Hampshire County Council has said up to £23m will be spent from April 2025 over the following seven years to support smokers to quit. The council also aims to help stop people from taking up the habit...