Junior doctors across the country have started the first ever all-out strike. Although junior doctors have taken part in industrial action over the last few months, this is the first time in the history of the NHS that emergency services will be affected. From 8am, junior doctors across England will take part in a mass […]
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Junior Doctors Begin First All-Out Strike-0623
April 26th, 2016Many Parkinson’s Sufferers Forced to Hide Their Symptoms, Survey Suggests-1297
April 19th, 2016Many people who suffer from Parkinson’s disease feel obliged to hide their symptoms, a survey has revealed. Research carried out by Parkinson’s UK said that a large number of those affected feel the need to lie about their condition or hide their symptoms because they feel embarrassed or ashamed. The charity sent a survey to […]
Is Wearing Underwear to Bed Harming Your Health?-6284
April 18th, 2016
According to experts, sleeping in your underwear could be responsible for several health problems. Wearing constrictive underwear whilst you sleep can create the most effective environment for a number of unpleasant conditions, particularly in women! This includes a higher risk of yeast and bacterial infections. This suggestion comes as US gynaecologist Dr Alyssa Dweck revealed […]
Junior Doctors to Take Legal Action Against Government Over New Contract-3488
April 5th, 2016
Junior doctors will take legal action against the government, it has been revealed. Reports claim that a campaign group has already raised in excess of £100,000 to back the legal fight against the implementation of a new contract. Just Health, a campaign group founded by NHS staff members, has already raised thousands of pounds in […]
Study Suggests More People are Overweight Than Underweight Worldwide-0525
April 1st, 2016
A major study has suggested that more adults in the world are classified as obese than underweight. Published in The Lancet and led by researchers from Imperial College London, the study compared the body mass index of almost 20 million adult males and females between 1975 and 2014. It discovered that obesity has tripled in […]
National Walking Month for Action on Strokes!-1282
March 31st, 2016
What is a stroke? A stroke is a medical condition which is life threatening and very serious – it occurs when the blood supply to parts of the brain is cut off. Signs and symptoms of a stroke: F-A-S-T Face – the person’s face my drop on a certain side and they may not be […]
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month-4087
March 31st, 2016Bowel cancer is the third most common form of cancer in England, often referred to as rectal cancer or colon cancer; this depends on where the cancerous cells form. The causes of bowel cancer are unknown but there have been high risks and factors identified: Family history – where you have a strong family history […]
Everything You Need to Know About Parkinson’s Disease-7638
March 31st, 2016What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease develops over many years as the nervous systems gradually becomes damaged. What are the symptoms? Muscles become stiff/inflexible Involuntary shaking of certain parts of the body Movement decreases Those are the main symptoms, however there can be more, such as: Depression and anxiety Constipation Insomnia Anosmia (loss of smell) […]
World Health Day 2016: Diabetes Awareness-5113
March 31st, 2016
On April 7th, we can beat diabetes together! There are different types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system starts to attack cells responsible for insulin production, meaning that the body cannot produce insulin, causing blood sugar levels to increase. Type 2 diabetes rises when the body […]
All About ADHD-5135
March 31st, 2016Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ADHD is a behavioural disorder that children are commonly affected by. The symptoms are characterised by restlessness, impulsiveness and inattentiveness. The majority of cases develop from early childhood and gradually get worse as the individual grows older, as a result of changes such as moving home, starting school or meeting […]
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