Public health

Exhibition tracks public health campaigns’ evolution from frightening to friendly

The Public Health England-curated exhibition charts the government’s changing health messages and evolving approach to delivering them.…

Lifestyle book shares new approach to eating rather than another fad diet

‘The Diet Fix: How to lose weight and keep it off… one last time’ by Zoe Harcombe…

What could UK pharmacy teams learn about suicide prevention from North America?

From the perspective of their clinical and holistic role, and restriction of access to means, there are opportunities to involve pharmacy teams in suicide prevention. This article examines the published evidence-base and the success of ongoing programmes and initiatives in the United States and Cana…

Needle and syringe programmes cost effective in reducing HCV transmission

Study shows needle and syringe programmes reduce transmission of hepatitis C while delivering cost savings.…

NHS England to encourage patients to visit their pharmacist through ‘Pharmacy Advice’ campaign

NHS England is set to launch a campaign to build the public’s trust and confidence in community pharmacists and the pharmacy team.…

Vaccinations in community settings could improve uptake, public health report finds

Timing, availability and location of appointments are all barriers to vaccination uptake, a report published by the Royal Society for Public Health has found.…

Brexit could have ‘moderately positive impact’ on medicine manufacturing in the UK, says Welsh report

Brexit could have a “moderately positive impact” on the development of the UK pharmaceutical sector in the long term, according to a Health Impact Assessment report published by Public Health Wales.…

Fascinating but disheartening account of the corporate greed at the heart of the opioid crisis

American Overdose: The Opioid Tragedy in Three Acts, by Chris McGreal.…

Nearly 90% of adults have at least one lifestyle risk factor

Nearly nine in ten adults in England have at least one lifestyle trait that puts their health at risk, an NHS Digital survey has revealed.…

Funding for smoking cessation services cut by 36% between 2013 and 2017, Labour Party analysis finds

Between 2013/2014 and 2016/2017, budgets for stop smoking services and interventions were cut by 36% according to an analysis published by the Labour Party.…