Emma Hammett

Mumps, measles and hand, foot and mouth disease

This article will help you quickly identify common childhood diseases. How to recognise and treat mumps, measles, and hand foot…

Anyone can experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from something distressing that they have seen, experienced or that has happened to…

Currently, a shocking 1 in 5 men will die before their 65th birthday. On average, women live five years longer…

Autumn in the UK usually heralds the start of firework season. There are many festivities where fireworks feature strongly; such…

Fireworks are exciting and eagerly anticipated by many people, yet for the majority of pets it can be a stressful…

Children frequently bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether or not they have done any serious damage.…

There has been growing concern over the long-term effects of head injuries. Consequently, many influential sporting groups have come together…

Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their…

More than 500,000 people aged over 65 years of age attend accident and emergency departments every year as the result…

Teenagers and young people are the most likely to push boundaries and take risks when things go wrong. It is…

In the last year there have been over 50,000 recorded offences involving knives and sharp instruments in the UK. These…

How Common are Heart Attacks? Hospital admission following a heart attack stand at around 100,000 a year in the UK.…