Everyone has suffered from that incredibly itchy bite that keeps you awake at night. Although some people seem far more susceptible to being bitten and suffer spectacular reactions; it is a fact of summer that we will all get nibbled by something and it won’t be pleasant! This guide gives you a general overview as to […]
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Communication problems for alcoholics continue long after they have stopped drinking, a new study has revealed. Previous research has shown heavy drinkers struggle to interpret non-verbal communication, including tone of voice, body language and facial expressions. This can lead to misunderstandings and problems with relationships. Now in the first study to assess the long-term effects […]
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The mystery of why night shift workers face increased risk of obesity and other metabolic illnesses is starting to unravel, a new study in the journal PNAS reports. During this ground-breaking study, researchers from the University of Surrey and Washington State University investigated underlying mechanisms which can cause metabolic disorders in shift workers. Simulating day […]
Over the last five years at the Priory’s Hayes Grove Hospital, I have seen a rise in the abuse of, and dependence on, over-the-counter preparations containing opioids, where the opioid is combined with an anti-inflammatory drug, which could then lead to a dependence on stronger opioids, this time on prescription. I have seen a growing […]
Using high energy ultrasound beams to destroy prostate cancer tumours may be as effective as surgery or radiotherapy, but with fewer side effects. A new study, carried out at six hospitals across the UK, tracked 625 men with prostate cancer who received a type of treatment called high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). The research, published in the […]
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Men who suffer from gum disease are more than twice as likely to suffer from impotence compared to those with health teeth and gums, according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology. The first study of its kind that involved a European population examined more than 150 men, and researchers were able to […]
Does linking up with other new parents on Facebook and Instagram make us happier? The answer it would seem is not. A survey by the Priory Group , the mental healthcare specialists, found that as many as half of parents think that social media sites like Instagram and Facebook create unrealistic and unattainable expectations of […]
The decision to offer boys a vaccination against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has just been announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. The Oral Health Foundation believes the decision, which has been under consideration since 2013, will lead to many lives being saved due to the […]
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Bike Week, delivered by Cycling UK, is an annual opportunity to promote cycling and show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life by encouraging ‘everyday cycling for everyone’. Believe it or not, Bike Week first took place in 1923 – 95 years ago! It was, and always has been, a great opportunity to […]