Robin Hewings

Robin Hewings is head of policy for the charity Diabetes UK.

Depression and diabetes

Call of Duty, Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update
Honorary degree for Bradford Clinician
A clinician who set up one of the world’s largest research studies has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Bradford. Professor John Wright today receives an Honorary …
First Aid, Integrative
Heat exhaustion treatment and recovery
Everything you need to know about Heat Exhaustion – Temperatures are rising this week in the UK. Hot summer days can be lovely, providing you have the opportunity to enjoy them …
First Aid, Mental Health
Panic attacks
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the person experiencing the attack and anyone trying to help Exams …
Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Global Reach
Covid-19: herd immunity in Sweden fails to materialise
Sweden’s policy of allowing the controlled spread of Covid-19 viral infection among the population has so far failed to deliver the country’s previously stated goal of herd immunity. Commenting on recent antibody testing clinical and research findings, authors of a …
Australasia, Cardiology, Exercise, Global Reach, Heart & Lung, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Premature cardiovascular disease mortality
More Australians and Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people, new research finds. University of Melbourne researchers warn that this trend will continue …