Long Term Health Effects of Armed Conflict
Living in a warzone is linked with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke among civilians, even years after…
Diabetes
Global Survey Reveals that 3/4 of Respondents Embarrassed Because of Their Hearing Loss
Denmark, 22nd May 2019 – A new survey[i] conducted in ten countries, specifically designed to study the habits of people…
Fitness Apps to Help Cancer Survivor’s Exercise
Fitness apps could be prescribed by clinicians to help patients recovering from cancer increase their physical activity levels, new research…
Shift work increases diabetes and heart disease risk
With over 20% of the population in industrial countries engaging shift work – in sectors such as healthcare and transportation…
Brain Aneurysms can happen in Young People too
Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke suffered two brain aneurysms at just 24 years old. The first was a subarachnoid…
New drug alternative to statins
A new class of oral cholesterol-lowering drug could help patients unable to take statins due to side effects, according to…
5 signs of strokes in dogs
Strokes in dogs are relatively rare and can be difficult to spot. A stroke occurs when there is disruption to…
A thought-provoking new exhibition
A thought-provoking new exhibition at the Royal College of GPs examines the upsides and downsides of drug-based medicine A thought-provoking…
What the vet needs to know in an emergency
Every year, one in three pets needs veterinary treatment with the average vet’s bill being around £300 and more complex…