Deafblindness is far more common than many people realise… around 400,000 people are affected by sight and hearing loss in the UK. That’s enough to fill Wembley Stadium nearly five times! It affects everyone differently, some might need to adjust the settings on their TV or turn up the volume on the phone, and others […]
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From 30 million cases to zero: China is certified malaria-free by WHO: Following a 70-year effort, China has been awarded a malaria-free certification from WHO – a notable feat for a country that reported 30 million cases of the disease annually in the 1940s. “Today we congratulate the people of China on ridding the country […]
The largest annual meetings in Head and Neck Imaging in the UK is taking place online this year to make it available for participants from all over the world. Join this virtual 2 day conference to promote the practice of head and neck imaging through education and research. In an interactive session, experts in the field will […]
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The return of The Championships 2021 began on Monday 28 June with 50 per cent capacity across the Grounds, building to full capacity crowds of 15,000 on Centre Court for the Finals weekend. Its time to get into the Wimbledon spirit – whatever that means to you… What’s your #WimbledonThing? […]
Many people may be unaware of just how much their hay fever is impacting on their sleep, which goes on to affect their work, study or school the next day. So how do you get out of this cycle of poor sleep and feeling worse the next day, on top of the debilitating hay fever […]
At least two million people in the UK have experienced ongoing debilitating symptoms following COVID-19 infection, known as ‘Long COVID’. However, only half the UK workforce can access occupational health support to enable their return to work by meeting the challenges Long COVID presents. A recent report found that 5% of people with Long COVID […]
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A naturally occurring peptide in sunflower seeds was synthetically optimised and has now been identified as a potential drug for treating abdominal pain or inflammation (in the gastrointestinal tract, abdominal area and/or internal organs). That is the finding of an international study led by Christian Gruber from MedUni Vienna’s Institute of Pharmacology (Center for Physiology […]
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Breastfeeding beyond infancy: Assessing attitudes to breastfeeding: To obtain the optimal health benefits for both parent and child, the World Health Organization (2021) recommends continued breastfeeding up to two years of age or beyond with the introduction of nutritionally adequate and safe complementary (solid) foods at six months. However, there are stark differences globally in […]
Stress and Anxiety Linked to Poor Sleep During Pandemic: According to a recent study by Anxiety UK, nearly half (44%) of all respondents feel their sleep has worsened because of the pandemic, with 81% citing stress or anxiety as the main cause of disruption. Whether you’re worried about your health, future or finances, there are […]
First all-female swim team to take on challenge of 40km Bristol Channel crossing in support of charities for neurological conditions. On July 22nd five middle aged ladies will set off in relay format to swim across the Bristol Channel at its widest point – a distance of over 40km (25 miles) – from Illfracombe, North […]
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