Revamped Kew – saving plants that may help to cure cancer
After the biggest restoration project in its entire 175 year history, Kew Gardens has re- opened the doors of its spectacular Temperate House, restored to...
Cancer
Exploring innovative cancer research and treatments, highlighting the latest developments in cancer therapy and research. It encompasses diverse topics including new support centres, upskilling doctors for cervical cancer screening, breakthroughs in metastatic breast cancer, and pioneering studies on deadly cancers. Additionally, it delves into the broader impact of cancer treatments on patient wellness, like cognitive impairments in survivors and menopause onset, while also exploring alternative therapies and novel technologies for early diagnosis and treatment, such as robotics and medicines derived from unique sources. This holistic approach underscores the multifaceted nature of cancer care and research.
Drinking alcohol – do the maths
We all need to do the maths when it comes to drinking alcohol, according to a new study. Nearly half of UK adults don’t know...
Smoking directly damages muscles
Not only is smoking bad for your lungs, but new research shows that components in cigarette smoke directly damages your muscles. The research, published in...
Doctor wins Gold at Chelsea
Rebecca Wallersteiner pours accolades on the dazzling ‘The Seedlip Garden’ by Dr Catherine MacDonald – a celebration of Modern and Apothecary – a Gold Medal...
Blueprint to beat cancer
Lifestyles featuring little exercise and lots of fast and processed food are fuelling overweight and obesity, resulting in dramatic increases in cancer rates worldwide, according...
Alternative ways to manage long-term pain
When managing long-term pain in the pain clinic, we rely on all our skills as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists and so on. We use our...
Ovarian cancer incidence set to rise
Ovarian cancer incidence globally is estimated to climb by nearly 55 per cent in the next two decades, according to figures today from the World...
Media ignores older cancer patients
Despite the fact that over three quarters of all cancers in the UK are diagnosed in those aged over 60, older adults are frequently ignored...
Bowel cancer charity awards grants
Bowel Cancer UK and Beating Bowel Cancer is funding six bowel cancer research projects totaling nearly £440,000, part of the charity’s investment to support research...
Treat sunshine with caution
It’s wonderful that so many people are enjoying the April heat wave but brilliant sunshine should be treated with caution. Yes, we need some exposure...
