Curtin University research to develop an early diagnosis tool predicting how cancer patients will respond to chemotherapy has received a funding boost of almost half a million dollars through the Innovation Seed Fund 2023-24. Led by Dr Yu Yu from Curtin Medical School and the Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, the project seeks to create […]
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Custom Clothing Embraces Diversity in Fashion: In today’s fashion landscape, diversity and inclusivity are more than just buzzwords—they are essential elements shaping the industry. Custom clothing, in particular, is leading the charge in embracing diversity by offering tailored solutions that cater to the unique needs and preferences of individuals from all walks of life. This […]
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The shocking stats – Cardiac arrest doesn’t only happen to old people. Every week in the UK, 12 seemingly fit and healthy young people, aged 35 years and under, die from Young, Sudden Cardiac Death or YSCD. The definition of young sudden cardiac death Sudden cardiac death describes unexpected and immediate fatality from a heart […]
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For the first time in partnership with Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), we delivered a Hostile Environment Surgical Training UK (HEST-UK) course to equip 24 surgeons from across the globe with vital skills needed to save lives in conflict and disaster zones. Aimed at medical professionals who work in, or are planning to […]
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Spending time together as family can be magical, but it can also be very stressful, especially when travelling with young children. We spend all year looking forward to it, months planning, saving, dreaming about it, then the big day arrives for the Summer family holiday and the pressure kicks in. Be realistic and prepared, spending […]
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A healthy diet that adheres to nutrition recommendations is associated with better blood glucose levels and a lower risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. This association was observed also in individuals with a high genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is […]
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BANT 2024 Election Manifesto – A call for change! – Current labelling loop-holes mean consumers are often misled about the true nutritional values and high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) content of the products they are buying. Food labels are intended to inform and make purchasing decisions easier, and yet there is more confusion than ever. […]
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Children who spend more time in natural environments have significantly better mental health, according to new research led by the University of Glasgow. The innovative new study, which used GPS and accelerometer tracking, found that the benefits of spending time in nature were strongest for children from lower-income households. The study, which is published in […]
With the heat health warning at yellow as temperatures continue to rise, Alzheimer’s Society is providing advice to help people with dementia to stay safe and hydrated during the hot spell. Dehydration is a common challenge for people living with dementia and memory problems mean they can easily forget to drink enough water. During the […]
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Always supervise children near water, they can drown in just a couple of centimetres. Drowning can happen quickly and quietly and causes a frightening number of fatalities every year. This article outlines everything you need to know if someone is drowning and how to help. Always empty water play as soon as you have finished […]