Immunotherapy, which was first trialled on hay fever patients in London in 1911, has an excellent record in helping reduce allergy symptoms. But how long it works after treatment stops seems to depend of how long patients receive the therapy, which involves increasing exposure to grass pollen over time. This is the conclusion of researchers at […]
We know that today 2.5 billion people around the world have poor vision with no access to a means of correcting it and it’s been my long-term goal to bring that number down to zero. Poor eyesight may not be a deadly disease – so it’s low down on the priority list as a health […]
When it comes to health-boosting properties, cocoa content is key. Therefore, the darker you eat your chocolate, the better. Bittersweet chocolate contains up to 75 per cent of cocoa solids. However, some people may find this too bitter to eat on its own. Dark chocolate, which contains around 70 per cent cocoa solids, is tasty […]
A video from British Pathé on heart patients in London and Britain’s first heart transplant at the National Heart Hospital. […]
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The RPS has released a new video highlighting how pharmacists can improve patient care in Accident and Emergency Departments. It shows what a specially-trained pharmacist can achieve in A&E and the impact the role has had on other health professionals in the department. […]
We all know sleep is a vital part of human function, yet we don’t know what exactly happens when we sleep and what makes it so important, other than an overall restorative process. What’s worse – driving drunk or sleep deprived? Professor Williams explores this, and describes how lack of sleep could even meaningfully affect […]
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Pancreatic cancer survival rates have been improving over the last few decades, but the statistics still make grim reading. According to the America Cancer Society, the one-year relative survival rate for all cases of pancreatic cancer is 20 per cent. Only seven per cent of people diagnosed with the disease survive for five years. One […]
Every sea going doctor takes along a medicine chest, and Jack Faulkner and I will be following in the footsteps of ocean-bound surgeons including Robert McCormick of the famous HMS Beagle when we stow our own medical kit on our skiff. In April this year, we’ll be rowing for 3600 miles – all the way […]
In my experience as a clinical nutritional therapist, there is a modern epidemic of adrenal fatigue particularly among women who are nearing the menopause. These are the ‘have-it-all generation’ who are often holding down full-time challenging jobs while juggling childcare and caring for elderly parents, as well as struggling to pay mortgages, school fees and […]
There are hundreds of fertility apps which claim to help users plan or prevent a pregnancy – these come in all manner of forms and some will be more effective than others. Without independent evaluation, we can’t say for certain which will be effective at achieving this. The Natural Cycles fertility awareness app has just […]