World No Tobacco Day: Stop illicit trade
This year, World No Tobacco Day falls on Sunday 31st May. The World Health Organisation use this opportunity every year to remind the global population of the serious health risks… Read more »
New advances in cystic fibrosis drug therapy
A new combination drug therapy could provide hope for thousands of cystic fibrosis sufferers and greatly improve their quality of life. Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that affects… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 25 May 2015
International health news Quarter of middle-aged person’s skin cells contain cancerous mutations – Experts say prevention is the best defence against damage from the sun. How we store food could… Read more »
The bitter truth about dark chocolate
We all love to read about the “health benefits” of dark chocolate right? Does the title “To improve a memory, consider chocolate” ring a bell? This article was published last year… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 18 May 2015
International health news Shift work linked to health problems – Disrupted sleeping patterns can raise risk of metabolic disorders. New therapy improves lives of cystic fibrosis sufferers – A new drug that… Read more »
Rabies: the neglected disease
At least one person dies every ten minutes from rabies. This is a shocking statistic for a disease that is nearly completely preventable and virtually eradicated in a number of… Read more »
Exercising in unfamiliar climates
If you are an avid sportsperson, you should be aware of the effects of exercising in extreme climates that your body may not be used to. You also need to know what you… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 11 May 2015
International health news Personality disorders treated inappropriately by psychiatrists – behaviour therapy is considered time-consuming resulting in the over-prescription of drugs. A horrifying reminder of what life without vaccines was… Read more »
Interpol issue warning over DNP diet pills
Interpol has issued a global warning about the dangers of the diet pill known as 2.4-Dinitrophenol, or DNP. The world police agency raised the alarm in 190 countries by issuing… Read more »
New NHS regulations for British expats
Until recently, 2.2 million British expats living in the EU, Switzerland or Norway, could coincide their visits “home” with a visit to their doctor too. However, new rules have been… Read more »