The University of Winchester has been delivered some good news about two of its newest arrivals – a Midwifery BSc and Degree Apprenticeship. Both courses have been recommended for National Midwifery Council approval by the validation panel. The first courses will start in January 2024. The Lead Midwife for Education, Dr Kate Nash, and her […]
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Celebrating Sober New Year’s Eve: A Guide to Fun and Meaningful Festivities: As we quickly approach the end of this year, you may be embarking on a journey to celebrate a sober New Year’s Eve. The decision to stay sober during this festive time can be empowering and contribute to a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle. […]
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Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’s (MCRI) World Scabies Program has completed the first round of its mass roll-out of an anti-parasitic drug in the Solomon Islands and Fiji, helping to protect millions from the contagious skin condition. The project, one of the Macquarie 50th Anniversary Award winners, has this year administered scabies treatment, ivermectin, to the population of the two Pacific nations to reduce […]
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Minimal Physical Activity Beneficial in Late-Stage Lung Cancer: Lung cancer kills more people globally each year than any other type of cancer, however new Curtin University-led research has found less than five minutes of daily physical activity could be linked with prolonged life in people living with inoperable forms of the disease. The team from […]
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Diabetes & Metabolism: Plant-Based Diet Cuts Diabetes Risk by 24%: At least 75 per cent of type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role in this. With limitations – as demonstrated in a study led by Tilman Kühn from MedUni […]
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Advanced imaging predicts the recovery of children with brain injury: Researchers from The University of Queensland have used an advanced imaging technique to predict the recovery of children from a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) with an 87 per cent success rate. PhD candidate Athena Stein from UQ’s Child Health Research Centre used Neurite Orientation […]
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Tis the season to be merry…but as the busiest fortnight for festivities looms, Priory psychiatrist offers guidance on responsible alcohol consumption during ‘Office Party Season’ • The annual ‘Office Christmas party’ can cause angst, particularly for those already living with alcohol addiction • Top tips to help encourage ‘mindful’ drinking and how to develop ‘drink […]
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“Winter Flowers Week” opened by Her Majesty The Queen (Camilla), at The Garden Museum, in London, celebrating beautiful seasonal flowers and foliage through sustainable immersive floral festive installations. Although you might usually associate flowers with summer, think again! This week Her Majesty The Queen opened “Winter Flowers Week,” a celebration of seasonal flowers and foliage […]
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Unveiling the Ties Between Alcoholism and Depression: The Maze of Mental Health: Embark on a journey with us as we unravel the intricate connection between alcohol use and depression, shedding light on the profound impact these two adversaries can have on mental health. In this exploration, we delve into the complexities of the dual struggle […]
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Call for Heart Rhythm Patients and Doctors to Talk More to Prevent Stroke or Bleeding Complications Survey suggests that, for people living with atrial fibrillation (AF), NICE guidelines need to be implemented more consistently -In the UK, AF affects around 1 in 10 people aged 65 years of age and over A new survey suggests […]
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