28% of UK adults are using sunbeds as skin cancer rates rise
New data released today by the charity Melanoma Focus has found that over a quarter (28%) of adults in the…
Promoting Joint Health habits in National Gardening Week
Cultivating positive joint health habits during national gardening week: Not only is it one of the nation’s favourite pastimes, but gardening…
AI experts explore the ethical use of video technology to support patients at risk of falls
Video-enabled glasses have the potential to support Northumbria University patients at risk of falls by allowing medical staff to monitor…
Important breakthrough in treating liver disease
New research from the University of Aberdeen could lead to the development of medication for disease that affects 1 in…
Eye injuries – The most common causes and how to help
Eye injuries are unpleasant and painful – and can be frightening. Some of the most common injuries are as follows:…
10 common ear problems and what you can do about them
Ear problems can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant, especially in children. However, they don’t usually cause long term problems. Here…
The Quest for Longevity Starts In the Ovaries
While we know ovaries are one of the first organs to age in women, we do not know why and how…
Long ambulance response times must not become the new normal
Responding to a Liberal Democrat analysis showing almost every area in England is missing the 18-minute ambulance response target Rory…
Children in England and Wales with the most common paediatric brain tumour now have access to new treatment
• The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the combination therapy of dabrafenib (Finlee®) and trametinib…
Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors
Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors a comprehensive guide Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe allergic reaction. Reactions usually begin within minutes and…