Charity launches new online course to safeguard hospital patients with allergies: An anaphylaxis charity which offers training and support on food allergy safety has launched a brand-new online e-learning course for hospital ward staff. The Anaphylaxis Campaign, which already provides several free and paid for allergy courses for individuals, schools and healthcare professionals, developed their […]
What is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? PTSD’s a type of mental health condition that can happen after experiencing a traumatic event. This video covers the definition, diagnostic criteria, associated biological factors, and symptoms of PTSD. Find more videos at http://osms.it/more. […]
Bring back wartime era, Government-backed ‘British Restaurants’ to feed those in need – and help take the stigma away from using food banks. That’s the view of one respected academic who’s calling on the Conservatives to act now in the face of a ‘national emergency’ when it comes to food poverty. Bryce Evans is Professor […]
Choking prevention and first aid: As Easter approaches and supermarket aisles fill with brightly foil wrapped chocolate eggs, a heart breaking warning posted on a parenting website serves as a stark reminder of the choking danger posed by mini eggs. These, and other small spherical sweet treats, are the same size as a child’s airway […]
Billions of people still breathe unhealthy air according to new WHO data monitoring over 6,000 cities now monitor air quality. Almost the entire global population (99%) breathes air that exceeds WHO air quality limits, and threatens their health. A record number of over 6,000 cities in 117 countries are now monitoring air quality, but the […]
People who are strongly attached to their pets were more likely to suffer mental health problems during the Covid-19 lockdown than those who are less attached, new research from Queen’s University Belfast has revealed. In January 2021, researchers from the School of Psychology at Queen’s surveyed 143 pet owners and 103 people who did not […]
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With the rising energy costs set to soar, Will Donnelly – Care Expert and CoFounder of Lottie – has warned about the risks to the elderly community, after a surge in online searches from pensioners looking for support. After the energy regulator Ofgem announced a 54% increase in the price cap, there is concern for […]
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Analysis of over 2,300 British Indians living in the United Kingdom found that 76% of respondents have experienced challenges in accessing mental health services, with many citing inappropriate treatment for their culture as one of the main blockades. Under review by the NHS Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Trust Patient and Carers Race Equality Framework […]
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Colitis, the debilitating gut condition affecting thousands of women: New resources published today by Guts UK to raise awareness of microscopic colitis show that women are 700% more likely than men to suffer with the condition. The charity is calling for more research to determine the reasons behind this gender disparity in the hope it […]
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Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India: Maximizing potential of traditional Indian medicines through modern science and technology The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of India today signed an agreement to establish the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine. This global knowledge centre for traditional medicine, supported by an investment of USD 250 […]
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