Avocado: The green ally in the fight against diabetes
In honour of World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2023, the World Avocado Organization is putting the limelight on a…
Vitamin D supplements: Britons unaware of guidelines
We cannot make vitamin D from sun exposure during autumn and winter months, and the UK Government recommends that everyone…
Enjoying fireworks safely
Autumn in the UK usually heralds the start of firework season. There are many festivities where fireworks feature strongly; such…
Keeping your pets stress free around fireworks
Fireworks are exciting and eagerly anticipated by many people, yet for the majority of pets it can be a stressful…
Syrian doctors upskilled to screen and treat women with cervical cancer
Dr Saladin Sawan, Consultant Surgeon in Gynaecological Oncology and one of our faculty trainers, recently returned from a surgical mission…
Our action in response to the Israel-Gaza war
Our action in response to the Israel-Gaza war. As a humanitarian organisation delivering surgical training to doctors in regions affected…
How to support a person with dementia during fireworks
For a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted past memories. Read Alzheimer’s Society’s top tips…
Project to tackle discrimination and bullying in the NHS
Aston University-led project to help NHS to tackle discrimination and bullying in the workplace • It is funded by the…
Using “superhero bugs” and AI to save lives from infections
Using “superhero bugs” and AI to save lives from infections: Curtin University research is aiming to combine artificial intelligence with…
How to improve mental clarity
Having strong mental clarity is something that each of us is probably keen on. For one thing, there is just…