We know that people with diabetes have a much greater risk of developing problems with their feet, so we encourage you to keep an eye on your feet at home and check them every day. #PuttingFeetFirst Diabetes UK […]
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Overriding our genetic blueprint
Your wellbeing has far more to do with what you make of your compelling possibility than how you make do with your genetic blueprint. Whilst still a relatively new science, epigenetics featured on the front cover of Time magazine as far back as January 2010. Epigenetics is a new area of scientific study which investigates […]
Would you use a public access defibrillator?
All around the country – in health centres, schools and even old phone boxes – public access defibrillators are being installed to help people treat cardiac arrest. But would you be brave enough to actually use one in a real-life emergency? According to a study led the University of Warwick, many people are reluctant to […]
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The cost of scalp micropigmentation
IT’S a booming new practice in the hair loss industry – but what’s the real cost of so-called ‘scalp micropigmentation’ – otherwise known as scalp tattoos for bald men? Called either ‘Trichopigmentation’, ‘scalp micropigmentation’ or ‘SMP’ for short, it’s a process where thousands of tiny dots are inked onto the head to give the illusion […]
Do you have a clown phobia?
Clown phobia? Or just scared of people with red noses? People have always had mixed feelings towards the clown or jester character that tumbles around the circus and features in countless plays, books and films. Our laughter is mixed with elements or farce and tragedy. It’s no accident that the clown face is often depicted with […]
What is Rabies?
Have you ever wondered what makes rabies so newsworthy? What makes rabies a serious infection? How does it affect our bodies? What countermeasures need to be taken if you suspect you’ve been infected. World Rabies Day is 28th September 2017. #WorldRabiesDay Transcript What is rabies? Is it exactly like what we see in the movies? […]
Why people are afraid of clowns
Dr. Dena Rabinowitz, a psychologist in New York who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and phobias, speaks to Tech Insider to find out why some people are so scared of clowns. […]
Marfan syndrome often missed
Over 18,000 people are affected by Marfan syndrome in the UK but only around half of those actually know they have the connective tissue disorder which can affect the heart, eyes and skeleton. It’s a big concern because we know that Marfan is an entirely treatable condition if it is diagnosed early but it can […]
Long waits in A&E this winter
Quarterly performance figures from NHS England show that long waits in A&E departments are rising sharply. in January to March of 2012, just 15 patients waited for over 12 overs to be admitted. In January to March of 2017 this figure rose to 1,597 – an increase of 10,546%. The figures show just how bad […]
Heart Rhythm Congress in 12th year
Twelve years ago, the first Heart Rhythm Congress took place at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham with an invited audience of 850. I am delighted to say that this year, our annual symposium is bigger and better than ever. Due to take place at the ICC in Birmingham between 1-4 October, it will welcome […]