Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating disease of the central nervous system and affects approximately 100,000 individuals in the United Kingdom. The cause of MS is unknown and is likely to involve genetic and environmental factors as well as lifestyle choices. There is no cure for MS and current therapies are limited and primarily address […]
The sheer number of men being diagnosed with prostate cancer – 47,000 men were diagnosed with the disease in 2015 in the UK – means that the system is now very stretched. Typically, men undergoing surgery like radical prostatectomy only stay a few nights in hospital and are then discharged to recover at home. This […]
Over a third of adults in the UK would not be worried if they had a few of the potential symptoms of pancreatic cancer, according to survey results released by Pancreatic Cancer UK today, the first day of its Purple Alert campaign to mark pancreatic cancer awareness month. The charity is concerned this could mean that […]
Eating food on the go which you think is a snack is more likely to lead to increased consumption and overeating, a new study in the journal Appetite reports. But eat the same food as a meal at a table, and you’ll eat less. In the first ever study of its kind, Professor Jane Ogden […]
I grew up in Exeter, and – like J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter novels, who attended University there – I have been heavily influenced by the city’s historic architecture, and by the whispers of witchcraft which still haunt its streets. As a teenager I went to a nightclub next to the Castle where […]
Halloween can be a magical time for children. However, the combination of cold, dark nights and excited children can be dangerous. These tips are designed to help Halloween remain fun and keep people safe. When preparing pumpkins take sensible precautions and supervise the children using knives. Be extremely careful where you put lit pumpkins to […]
BOO! The Things That Scare Us – Mysteries & Horror Month On BRITISH PATHÉ (OCTOBER 2015): Newsreels of the Week: Halloween Edition. […]
Stay safe this weekend with safety advice from Fireman Sam […]
There are now 11.8 million people aged 65 or over in the UK and many older individuals aren’t getting outside regularly putting them at greater risk of vitamin D deficiency. Why is Vitamin D Important for those over 65? Vitamin D is as important for bone and muscle health in adults as it is in […]
Ghosts and ghouls and things that go bump in the night – Halloween is nearly here! For some people this celebration brings up joy and excitement but for others it can set off their fears and phobias, including Samhainophobia – Halloween phobia (yes, it really does exist). There are a variety of causes of a […]