What is a seizure?
What is a seizure? A seizure is the medical term for a fit or convulsion. One in twenty people will…
Febrile Convulsions and Seizures in Children
Febrile convulsions are incredibly common in babies and small children. Fits or seizures are triggered by a rise in their…
Water fluoridation: Something to smile about
The British Dental Association has welcomed the rollout of fluoridation in the North East - alongside supervised brushing nationwide -…
Bowel screening uptake boosted
Researchers found that adding a deadline to bowel screening invitation letters boosted test returns, with the largest effect for a…
MPs to debate Rare Cancers Bill
On Friday, 14th March Members of Parliament will meet to debate the Rare Cancers Bill, a Private Members’ Bill presented…
Bosses urged to do more to support neurodiverse staff
New research published by workplace expert Acas, highlights the importance of training and proactive action to support neurodiverse staff. Neurodiversity…
Genes linked to smoking in pregnancy identified
Genes linked to smoking during pregnancy have been identified, with males more affected by maternal smoking than females. The health…
Current tobacco laws fall short in protecting children
Current tobacco laws fall short in protecting children: Gaps in Australian tobacco laws are allowing children to be targeted by…
New treatment option for psoriasis discovered
New treatment option for psoriasis discovered: Psoriasis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin diseases, affecting around 250,000…
Parental risks – a deep dive into child abuse
Parental risks, aggressive behaviour, and alcohol use: a deep dive into child abuse Child maltreatment has been the focus of…