The BBC2 series, Babies – Their Wonderful World, which airs for the next few weeks, draws on a wealth of recent and historical evidence to examine key developmental milestones in the first two years of life. We’ll look at exactly what happens when a young child has a tantrum from the first physiological response to […]
The next few weeks are set to be a non-stop merry-go-round of festive parties. Alcohol can help you unwind after a stressful day at work, but drinking too much can make you feel anxious and stressed and make existing health problems worse. If you are wondering why you want to drink more as the temperature […]
One in eight children in England is living with a mental health disorder says new NHS research. One in eighteen pre-school children now has at least one mental health condition, according to the report by NHS Digital which has collected data for very young children and older teens for the first time. It also shows […]
Service and therapy dogs have been providing vital help and support to those suffering from PTSD, helping them lead more independent and fuller lives and enjoy better mental health. Using service dogs to help those struggling with PTSD is a relatively new initiative. The Veterans With Dogs assistance dog programme is the first of its […]
Variations in lung cancer care ‘cannot be tolerated’ and many people face ‘unwarranted’ delays in treatment, says a new report published this week by the UK Lung Cancer Coalition (UKLCC). According to the report, just a quarter (27%) of lung cancer patients in England receive an early diagnosis (stage I or II) – and only […]
There have been a lot of claims pertaining to digestive enzymes recently, that they can do everything from curing depression to helping you lose weight. Behind all of these claims, I believe, is a growing realisation that what we eat affects not just our bodies, but our minds and moods as well. But what happens if […]
With black African people disproportionately affected by HIV in the UK, promotion of regular testing remains a key priority. While there have been some success in this regard, challenges remain that need to be addressed if we are to hasten progress. In 2017, 39% of all diagnoses amongst heterosexuals were of black African people, when […]
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Daily omega-3 supplementation reduces the risk of birth before 37 weeks by 11 per cent, and reduces the risk of birth before 34 weeks by 42 per cent, according to a new study conducted by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) in collaboration with the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and the University […]
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For nearly 27 years, Dr Thomas Stuttaford, (widely known as Dr Tom), was the medical correspondent and columnist on The Times and his chattily-written columns were the first thing many readers turned to at breakfast time. Although entertaining, his pieces were cutting-edge, keeping up with new medical advances and exploring new breakthroughs and treatments – […]