Late preterm birth could increase risk of heart disease
Preterm births at 35 weeks could lead to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in adult life than those born…
Pharmacy/Drugs
Drug ‘melts away’ fat inside arteries
A new drug being trialled for treating breast cancer and diabetes has been shown to ‘melt away’ the fat inside…
Keeping Safe at Halloween
Halloween can be a magical time for children. However, the combination of cold, dark nights and excited children can be…
Vitamin D deficiency in older people
There are now 11.8 million people aged 65 or over in the UK and many older individuals aren’t getting outside…
Making antibiotics work better
Antibiotics are increasingly ineffective due to the increase of multidrug-resistant bacteria and scientists are struggling to find alternative ways to…
Cancer treatments giving false hope
‘A significant number of cancer treatments may have no benefit over existing treatments or a placebo,’ remarked a senior cancer…
Magic mushrooms may ease depression
Magic mushrooms may ease depression by 'resetting' the activity of key brain circuits of patients where conventional treatments have failed.…
Treatment options for overactive bladder
While the medical community searches for a reliable biological marker or a clinical test which could define Overactive Bladder Syndrome…
All about cystitis
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder and is a common type of urinary tract infection. Others UTIs include acute…
Suicide prevention is high priority
Every suicide tells a different but equally tragic story. Suicide prevention is a high priority for councils, which already provide a…