Crohn’s and Colitis numbers underestimated for decades

Rates of Crohn’s and Colitis have been vastly underestimated for decades. New data released today shows over half a million people are living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis in the UK, including 1 in 67 people in their 70s. In the largest study of its kind worldwide shows rates are far higher than previously […]

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Crohn’s and Colitis numbers underestimated for decades

Rates of Crohn’s and Colitis have been vastly underestimated for decades. New data released today shows over half a million people are living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis in the UK, including 1 in 67 people in their 70s. In the largest study of its kind worldwide shows rates are far higher than previously […]

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Staying safe whilst skiing

Skiing is a great option for a fun and active family holiday however the adrenaline rush is not without risks! Here are some tips to ensure you stay as safe as possible, keeping everyone warm, happy and healthy and some practical first aid tips should things go wrong. Prevention is key and it is vital […]

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Tuberculosis: one of deadliest infectious diseases

According to the latest European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)/World Health Organization (WHO) report on tuberculosis (TB) surveillance and monitoring in Europe, a sharp drop (24%) in reported TB cases between 2019 and 2020 was probably exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which hindered detection and reporting. Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest […]

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Tuberculosis: one of deadliest infectious diseases

According to the latest European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)/World Health Organization (WHO) report on tuberculosis (TB) surveillance and monitoring in Europe, a sharp drop (24%) in reported TB cases between 2019 and 2020 was probably exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which hindered detection and reporting. Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest […]

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Pioneering Parkinson’s research at the RVC

Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are launching a new study to better understand an important gene mutation in Parkinson’s disease, following a $241,399 grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. The study will support, and hopefully improve, targeted drug treatments for patients. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease of brain […]

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Pioneering Parkinson’s research at the RVC

Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are launching a new study to better understand an important gene mutation in Parkinson’s disease, following a $241,399 grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. The study will support, and hopefully improve, targeted drug treatments for patients. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease of brain […]

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Gambling: how to spot the signs of an addiction

Signs and symptoms of gambling addiction: The belief that a gambling addict can win back previous losses becomes all consuming, and the increasingly frantic attempts to do so draw the gambler deeper into the downward spiral. Signs of gambling addiction include: Being constantly fixated on where your next gambling fix is coming from Feeling powerless […]

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Gambling: how to spot the signs of an addiction

Signs and symptoms of gambling addiction: The belief that a gambling addict can win back previous losses becomes all consuming, and the increasingly frantic attempts to do so draw the gambler deeper into the downward spiral. Signs of gambling addiction include: Being constantly fixated on where your next gambling fix is coming from Feeling powerless […]

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