Tesla has the lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand, according to a new study by Consumer Reports. For years, Tesla and a few other all-electric brands have been claiming that electric vehicles will have much lower repair and maintenance costs due to having much fewer moving parts than combustion engine vehicles. There are […]
A new electric pickup is coming to global markets. BYD is launching its first electric pickup soon after confirming it will go by the name “Shark” in its latest teaser, revealing a Ford F-150 Lightning look up front. The electric truck we’ve been waiting for? We’ve been waiting for BYD’s electric pickup for about two […]
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme helps patients lose more than eight pounds, according to a new study. The 12-week online plan offers diet and physical activity advice, alongside guidance and support to help achieve a healthy lifestyle with access via an app or online. The programme is part of a raft of NHS measures […]
A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Gulf. Raheb Homavandi | Reuters Crude oil futures edged lower on Monday after Iran said it would not escalate the conflict with Israel. The West Texas Intermediate contract for May fell 29 cents to […]
Researchers in the US have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalisation and leg, foot or toe amputations. Diabetes affects about 39 million people in the US and can damage the small blood vessels that supply blood to […]
Imagine you have an old, run-down car with a faulty engine that’s leaking oil. But instead of addressing the issue at hand, you turbocharge the engine, hoping to boost its performance. Does the car perform better? No, in fact, the issues are exacerbated. The problem is with the engine itself; it needs to be fixed […]
The Scottish Government has published Scotland’s Genomic Medicine Strategy 2024-2029, highlighting plans to develop a genomic medicine service “based on the principles of person-centred care” and better enabling the use of genomic information to support disease prevention and early detection, along with the need for national digital infrastructure. A number of strategic aims are shared, including […]
Nearly 25% more working-age adults will have diagnosed major illness by 2040 – up from 3 million to 3.7 million 80% of this increase will be in more deprived areas, with significant implications for labour markets and entrenching stark health inequalities Health Foundation warns of major health and economic consequences without action across government, public […]
Royal Sussex County Hospital has launched a new Health Information Point (HIP) pilot with the aim of providing free, confidential health information to patients, carers, hospital staff and volunteers, supported by patient education knowledge specialists. The service will be staffed by a team “with expertise in health information enquiries” and will provide support such as […]
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has successfully implemented Alcidion’s Miya Precision platform to streamline bed management workflow across seven community hospitals in Worcestershire. The trust delivers community nursing and therapy services within the county, as well as being the main provider of mental health and learning disability services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The […]
