News/Events

News/Events

Athletes have poor teeth despite brushing

Are sugary sports drinks and gels the problem?

Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problems

The drug combination has huge potential and would cost just "pennies a day", say the researchers.

Bake Off judge Prue Leith joins hospital food improvement review

The celebrity chef will help set new quality standards as part of the government's review of hospital food.

West Lane Hospital in Middlesbrough to be closed

The two teenagers died within two months at the centre, which was later found to be unsafe.

Fish oil pills 'no benefit' for type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes "should not be encouraged" to take omega-3, researchers say.

'Multiple medicines' side-effect risk for over-65s

Two million older people are risking side-effects from taking multiple medications, a charity warns.

Jade Goody: Cancer charity hopes documentary serves as 'a reminder'

The spike in cervical screenings after Jade Goody's diagnosis did not last long, a charity says.

Microplastics in water pose ‘no apparent health risk’

The World Health Organization says its findings are based on the "limited information" available.

New drug for people who can bleed uncontrollably

NHS England is funding a new treatment for patients with severe haemophilia A.

High blood pressure in mid-30s may pose risk to brain health

People in their mid-30s need to watch their blood pressure to protect brain health in later life.

17th July 2019

Improvements are being made to patient care across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, despite this year’s annual assessment ratings for ...

12th July 2019

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12th July 2019

Figures that show the number of patients who are in hospital beds, even though they are fit to leave, ...

03rd July 2019

From this week groups of GP practices across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are formally committing to working together so that ...

27th June 2019

With the heatwave that has been affecting Europe expected to land across the UK and stay into the weekend ...