Public health is about more than treating illness; it’s about preventing it. While our hospitals are essential, a strong focus on prevention ensures long-term well-being, reduces healthcare costs, and ...
SPOTTING cancer in the early stages can save lives. But not all cancers are easy to spot – some have vague symptoms or might not cause any symptoms at all. One of the most misdiagnosed of ...
Children who start smoking prior to age 15 have a 27% increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) as adults, compared to those who started smoking later, researchers ...
This prompted Bolton Council to sign off on spending a government grant worth more than £400,000 on stop smoking services, which has now been allocated for 2025 to 2026. Bolton West MP Phil Brickell ...