Attention 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 […]
All About ADHD-5135
March 31st, 2016Local Councils Call for Weaker Drinks to Tackle Alcohol-Related Health Issues-0497
March 29th, 2016
Local councils are calling for weaker versions of alcoholic drinks to be made available in a bid to tackle alcohol-related health problems. Representatives from the Local Government Association believe that offering weaker versions of beers, cider and spirits, will enable people to adopt a healthier lifestyle; the LGA has also called for more non-alcoholic versions […]
Charity Warns of Premature Death for People with Autism-2006
March 22nd, 2016Representatives from the charity Autistica have warned that people with autism are dying earlier than the general population. The charity states that research carried out in Sweden suggests that autistic people are dying significantly earlier than the general population, most commonly as a result of epilepsy or suicide. The study, which has been published in […]
Prostate Cancer Drug to be Accessed Early by Patients in England-5447
March 21st, 2016
Patients in England who have prostate cancer will now be given early access to a drug that can delay the need for chemotherapy. Abiraterone has now been deemed affordable by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Previously, they had said the treatment wasn’t cost effective for the NHS until prostate cancer reaches an […]
New Figures Confirm That More Young People Are Going Teetotal-9680
March 15th, 2016
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed an increase in the number of young people turning teetotal. Recent research also indicated that more people are going for a week or longer without drinking. A survey found that 42 percent of people had not had a drink in the previous 7 day period […]
10 Reasons to Quit Smoking This No Smoking Day-6557
March 9th, 2016
Today, March 9th 2016, is No Smoking Day and what better time to try and quit for good? If you’re trying to cut down or have decided that 2016 is your year for giving up, here are 10 good reasons to spur you on! Heart health Smoking is one of the main risk factors for […]
Investigation Reveals Shamed Nurses Earning Thousands Through ‘Botox Parties’-1932
March 7th, 2016
An investigation carried out by the BBC has revealed that two shamed nurses are making thousands of pounds out of hosting ‘Botox parties’. The investigation focused on two males who were previously registered nurses and shows them hosting ‘Botox parties’ at beauty salons and people’s homes. The former nurses are believed to be making thousands […]
‘Unhealthy Retirement’ Risk for the Middle Aged-7008
March 7th, 2016
A new government campaign has warned that unhealthy middle-aged people need to make lifestyle improvements if they want to be healthy during retirement. The One You campaign, run by Public Health England, is encouraging people aged over 40 to give up smoking, drink less, exercise more and eat better. This is the UK’s first campaign […]
Is There More Salt Than You’d Expect in Your Favourite Everyday Foods?-5842
March 1st, 2016
According to shocking new figures, many everyday foods contain too much salt, despite brands voluntarily agreeing to a deal to reduce levels. The results highlighted products like chilled ready meals, tinned tomato soup and cheddar cheese as some of the most shocking. Research carried out by Cash (Consensus Action on Salt and Health) found that […]
Thousands of NHS Doctor and Nursing Posts are Lying Vacant-8895
February 29th, 2016
Figures have revealed that more than two thirds of health boards and trusts in Britain are actively trying to recruit new staff from overseas to battle the shortage of qualified doctors and nurses. Information obtained from a Freedom of Information report for the BBC shows that one December 1st last year, the NHS in England, […]
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