Huge increase in steroid use
Public Health England has warned that men who inject anabolic steroids are also at greater risk of developing viral hepatitis
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New draft guidance on lifestyle weight management services
Draft guidance on lifestyle weight management services available to help overweight and obese people to achieve and maintain a healthier weight
Gyms advised to supply needles
In order to prevent infection among rising numbers of people using steroids, fillers and tanning agents gyms should institute needle and syringe programmes
Cycling and walking ‘must become norm’ for short journeys
People should shun the car for all journeys that could be cycled or walked in 15 to 20 minutes
NHS pinning hopes on acupuncture
Tens of millions of pounds are being wasted by the NHS on useless treatments for back pain, money that should be diverted to alternative therapies such as acupuncture and spinal manipulation, according to the government watchdog.