Archives for August, 2019

Study suggests optimists live longer-7295-3421-8461-2845-2048

August 28th, 2019

Research conducted in the US has suggested that optimists live longer.  A new study has revealed that those who have a positive outlook are likely to outlive those with a more pessimistic approach to life, with optimists having a better chance of living to the age of 85 or over.  Researchers analysed data collected for […]

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces measures to protect against measles-4342-0725-9982-8978-0920-7834

August 20th, 2019

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced a raft of measures to protect the public against measles. The move comes after the UK lost its measles-free status amid a decline in immunisation rates. Measles can be prevented by means of a double-dose immunisation, which is provided as part of the NHS routine vaccination programme for […]

Could virtual reality ease the pain of childbirth?-8355-5522-8428-9414-6465

August 13th, 2019

Women in Wales are being given access to virtual reality headsets as part of a trial to determine the effects of VR on pain management during labour.  University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff is currently trialling a programme, which involves offering expectant mothers the chance to use a VR headset. The aim is to see […]

Twenty hospitals in England to receive funding boost worth £850 million-5596-7036-5603-8272

August 6th, 2019

Twenty hospitals across England are set to benefit from a funding boost worth £850 million. Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined plans for a cash injection of £1.8 billion at a hospital in Lincolnshire on Monday 5th August. The money will be split between hospital trusts all over the country. The funding pledge is part of […]

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