How to help someone having a heart attack
How Common are Heart Attacks? Hospital admission following a heart attack stand at around 100,000 a year in the UK.…
Heart attacks in women: Not just a man’s problem
The British Heart Foundation are campaigning for more people to recognise the signs and symptoms of heart attacks in women. Many people…
Teenagers: Social media may increase the risk of alcohol use
Teenagers who spend 30 minutes or more on social media every day may be more at risk of alcohol use…
Shock of early ‘crash’ menopause caused by cancer treatment
Menopause comes as a shock for nearly a third of people who experience early onset menopause caused by cancer treatment.…
BSPD introduces oral health infographic in 5 languages
BSPD launches a set of infographics with the Top 3 tips for preventing tooth decay aimed at improving oral health…
Battling antibiotic-resistant pathogens one door knob at a time
We’ve gained a new weapon in the fight against harmful and often antibiotic-resistant pathogens with the development of a unique…
New research findings reveal complex problems in end-of-life care
New research carried out by Robert Gordon University (RGU) has identified the complex issues that arise in the care of…
Gut inflammation caused by substance secreted by microbe
A rare subtype of the world’s most common parasite, Blastocystis, has been found to produce a unique by-product of its…
Finland’s revised clinical guidelines for dementia
A recent register-based study examined the impact of Finland’s revised clinical guidelines for the treatment of dementia, published in 2017,…
Extreme heat likely to wipe out humans and mammals
A new study shows unprecedented heat is likely to lead to the next mass extinction since the dinosaurs died out,…