What to do if you have an accident when skiing
Skiing is great fun and makes for a fabulous family holiday, but the adrenaline buzz is not without risk. It…
Diabetes drug may have hidden health benefits for older adults
A new and increasingly widely used diabetes medication may have additional health benefits for older adults, according to new research…
Metastatic cancers: Protein that fuels treatment resistant tumours may be key to better outcomes
One of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment is addressing the ability of cancer cells to adapt and become resistant,…
Funding a Palestinian doctor for paediatric trauma training
The conflict in Israel and Palestine has put Palestinian medical professionals under extreme pressure, and we remain committed to supporting…
Preventing accidents – How safe is your home?
Preventing accidents - Every year, around 2 million children attend A&E due to accidents. Over 76,000 of these require admission…
UK oesophageal cancer rate is higher than most of Europe
Action Against Heartburn is drawing attention to alarming statistics that reveal the UK oesophageal cancer rate is higher than most…
Trial for blood tests to diagnose dementia accepts first participants
A country-wide trial aiming to revolutionise how dementia is diagnosed using blood tests is now underway, in a bid to…
Semaglutide without the sickness?
Semaglutide, which acts in the brain to reduce food intake, has fast become one of the most effective pharmaceutical weapons…
Young people support the idea of a smoke-free generation
Young people support the idea of a smoke-free generation, according to a new study They broadly welcome the idea of the…
Meat free Veganuary momentum fades
Meat free Veganuary momentum fades as participants struggle to maintain meat-free options beyond January: ‘Veganuary’ has raised awareness of the…