World Continence Week is an annual health campaign organised by WFIPP (World Federation of Incontinence and Pelvic Problems) and globally backed by ICS (International Continence Society). Running from 21 – 27 June, the awareness campaign aims to overcome the unnecessary stigma surrounding continence and highlight the impact that urinary incontinence has on the 3 million… Read More: 5 steps to conquer your continence with talkhealth »
Coronavirus cases in England have “increased rapidly”, data shows, as ministers grapple with what to do next. Estimates suggest between one-in-170 and one-in-240 people you meet in the street has the virus. Both current cases, and the speed at which they are increasing, are much higher in the north of England than the national average.… Read More: Covid cases increase rapidly as next steps planned »
Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity (lack of reliable access to nutritious food) was a considerable problem, affecting 11% of the country, with higher rates among low-income and racial and ethnic minorities. The shutdown of businesses to slow the spread of COVID-19 has led to historically high levels of unemployment, most recently… Read More: Envisioning food security: Steps we take now can help »
Recent world events, such as the rising international tensions with Iran, are focusing more attention on the threat of nation-state sponsored cyberattacks against the nation’s information infrastructure. While U.S. government cyber defenses are believed to be strong, there’s growing concern that the nation’s healthcare system and individual provider organizations could fall prey to concerted attacks,… Read More: 17 steps to harden defenses against nation-state cyber attacks »