Advancing women in science
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, in collaboration with the Gold Coast Health and the University of Melbourne, have produced a study that provides an insight...
Busiest year ever for Devon’s Air Ambulances in 2018
"This week Devon Air Ambulance have confirmed that 2018 was the busiest year in its 27 years of operation, having assisted 1,109 patients, an increase...
Trachoma and other neglected tropical diseases
At the African Union Summit in Ethiopia this week [10-11 February], African leaders will be addressing the progress made to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)...
David Nott Foundation STAE scholarship course
The Royal College of Surgeons of England’s STAE (Surgical Training for Austere Environments (STAE) is arguably the most advanced conflict trauma course worldwide. Set up...
One minute test for Raynaud’s
Sufferers from Raynaud's, which affects blood circulation, can now take a one-minute test to get support and advice. February is Raynaud’s Awareness Month, and Scleroderma...
Brand new drug kills cancer cells from within
A brand new type of cancer drug that acts as a ‘Trojan horse’ to get inside tumour cells has shown promise in patients with six...
Hypothermia in dogs – everything you need to know
Hypothermia is defined as the point at which the core body temperature falls below 37°C. Hypothermia will occur if your dog gets too cold and is...
Fizz-Free February for a better health
New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, reveals that a diet low in sugary food and drinks results in significant improvement...
A thought-provoking new exhibition
A thought-provoking new exhibition at the Royal College of GPs examines the upsides and downsides of drug-based medicine A thought-provoking new exhibition ‘What Once was...
After Dry January, what next?
After Dry January, what next? Why addressing your drinking is even more important as you get older If you think you can’t drink the way...
