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 Government launches call for evidence on England’s first ever men’s health strategy
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Call for Evidence: Streeting urges public to help shape men’s health strategy

Insights gathered from the 12-week call for evidence will inform England’s first ever men’s health strategy to tackle the life expectancy gap.

Pharmacies in Northern Ireland distribute free booklets to raise cancer awareness
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Pharmacies in Northern Ireland help raise cancer awareness

In addition to advising on how to spot cancer early, pharmacy teams can support people to make healthy changes that could reduce their risk of cancer.

Prostate cancer: At-home saliva test could save NHS £500 million annually
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Prostate cancer: Spit test better than blood test in spotting men at highest risk

The new DNA saliva test also detected a higher proportion of the aggressive prostate cancers than the current blood test.

NICE approves AstraZeneca’s twice-a-day tablet ‘capivasertib’ for advanced breast cancer
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NICE approves twice-a-day tablet for advanced breast cancer

Recommended for people with hormone receptor (HR)-positive HER2-negative breast cancer, the treatment may delay the need for chemotherapy and its associated side-effects

Majority of Brits neglect consistent skincare routine,  survey finds
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Skincare: One in five Brits go to bed without washing their face daily, survey finds

Generation Z are more dedicated to skincare routines compared to Millennials (ages 29-44) and Gen X.

Community pharmacy needs investment and support to deliver neighbourhood health, says CCA chief
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Community pharmacy key to neighbourhood health, but investment needed, says CCA chief

Think-tank Reform emphasises that community pharmacies are more likely to be situated in areas of high deprivation and see patients more than anyone else in the primary care system.