Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning and can be extremely alarming both for the person experiencing the attack and anyone trying to help. Exams increase stress – and children and teenagers up and down the country will be sitting in exams halls, waiting to hear the famous words “you […]
The care provided by a mother can impact the body clock and health of offspring after birth, according to new research published in The Journal of Physiology. By reducing abnormalities in the body clock of offspring, it may be possible to develop therapies for serious lifestyle-related diseases, such as heart disease and obesity. The body […]
Dr Emma Vardy is speaking today at the Royal Society of Medicine’s meeting, People ‘need’ pets: exploring the psycho-social benefits of the human/animal relationship. ‘We know that animals can be beneficial when it comes to improving mental health and wellbeing. Therapy dogs, which are specially selected and trained because of their calm, placid natures, are […]
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It’s wonderful that so many people are enjoying the April heat wave but brilliant sunshine should be treated with caution. Yes, we need some exposure to UV rays to synthesise Vitamin D in our skin, but excessive sun bathing can hasten skin ageing and lead to dangerous skin cancer. UVB rays, which haven’t penetrated our […]
We could be just years away from eliminating trachoma, one of the world’s oldest diseases, says Dr Caroline Harper CBE, CEO of Sightsavers. ‘Last week I stood in front of hundreds of entrepreneurs, tech visionaries and creative thinkers at TED2018 with a pair of tweezers hanging from a chain around my neck. I was in Vancouver […]
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Twins generate a great deal of excitement and curiosity, and with the increasing frequency of twin births as a result of IVF and later age of conception, amongst other factors, it is important to understand the true nature of twinship and how it affects, and is affected by, us all. In particular, we need to […]
Researchers have moved a step closer to understanding eating disorders – a move which could ultimately lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the conditions. It is estimated the NHS spends around £1.6 billion a year on eating disorders, but despite these efforts anorexia nervosa has the highest death rate of all psychiatric conditions, with […]
It is commonly thought that hay fever and tree pollen allergies are only a problem in late Spring or the summer months, when the sun is shining, and people are out and about in the great outdoors more. That is far from the case, however, so read on to find out what you need to […]
Dramatic drop in global measles cases: In 2016, an estimated 90 000 people died from measles – an 84% drop from more than 550 000 deaths in 2000 – according to a new report published by leading health organizations. This marks the first time global measles deaths have fallen below 100 000 per year. ‘Saving […]
The countdown to the fun of the annual Easter egg hunt has begun and children across the country are getting ready for the excitement of heading off in search of a basket full of chocolatey treats! However, for one mum who has recently spoken out, Easter is a particularly difficult time. The grieving mum took […]