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New reforms to the dental contract will prioritise those with urgent and complex needs, with new measures for those with extreme tooth decay and gum disease.
New project, backed by government, will develop mapping tool to tackle food inequality.
New healthy food standard will see big businesses promoting healthier food and drink.
GLP-1 medicines are licensed for Type 2 diabetes and weight management, and include the branded products Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy
Letter from Minister Johnson to the Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) setting out the priorities for ACMD's work programme.
Minister Smyth addressed the annual conference of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).
Under the Government’s Plan for Change, move will stop the flood of litter on to nation’s streets and protect young people from getting hooked on nicotine
Bloodstream infections caused by yeast rose by 4% in 2024, compared to 2023.
Data shows current state of health inequalities caused by infectious diseases, as well as environmental health hazards
A new study published by UKHSA shows some bacteria have already become resistant to one of the newest antibiotics introduced to the NHS.
Call for evidence will inform England’s first ever men’s health strategy to tackle the life expectancy gap.
Spring sunshine on time for 'happy' outdoor events
More officers trained and funding provided as clampdown on illegal tobacco and vape trade accelerates.
The MHRA welcomed Health Minister Smyth to its science campus as part of British Science Week to demonstrate how innovations become safe, effective treatments for NHS patients.
Letter to the Home Secretary from the Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) discussing the ACMD work programme for 2025.
Programme will reach up to 600,000 children in most deprived areas.
The report finds that overall healthcare-associated infections were present in 7.6% of patients, a 1% increase on the last reported figures in 2016.
Government delivers on its manifesto commitment to roll out extra urgent appointments across the country.
Landmark study to investigate long-term health effects of vaping on young people's health and wellbeing, alongside wider influences on adolescent health.
Government response to the ACMD's advice on increasing the level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) permissible in industrial hemp from 0.2-0.3% and assessment after 2 years.
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