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With depression so prevalent, identifying treatments is a pressing need. Research has been looking at non-medical options that people can do themselves to improve their mental health. According to a …
The Government have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer. The first campaign of its type in England – Be Clear on Cancer – says …
If you have ever wondered why you are so ratty in the morning, a bad night’s sleep or lack of sleep could be the cause. A wellness expert has emphasised …
Repeatedly taking slightly too much paracetamol can cause an overdose and lead to liver damage, authors writing in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology have warned. These overdoses, which are …
For most people, flu is unpleasant but not serious and doesn’t have long term effects on wellbeing. . You will usually recover within a week. However, certain people are at …
October is internationally known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the past 19 years, October has been used to highlight the subject, raise funds and research and encourage women to …
More than 2 million people in the UK have diabetes, and people from some cultures, including African Caribbean communities, have a higher risk than the rest of the population. Diabetes …
Fibroids are the primary reason for surgical removal of the uterus, accounting for most of the hysterectomies performed. At present, two surgical procedures available to remove uterine fibroids are myomectomy …
A report entitled “A Sickle Crisis” warns that treatment of sickle cell anaemia is compromised by health workers' lack of knowledge. The first national survey of the disease found …
Research presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 2008 International Conference in Toronto on Sunday, 18 May, show that children with sickle cell disease (SCD) have a significantly sharper decline in …
Recent study findings that anti-depressants do not have a clinically significant effect in most cases, appear to support long-argued claims by mental health campaigners that anti-depressants are overprescribed. The mental …
Skin whitening creams can make women infertile and sprout hair on their backs, doctors have warned. Medics fear that the creams, which are sold under the counter in cosmetics shops, …
Listen up, fellas. We’re going to discuss something that statistics show you are slow to detect. It’s something that is becoming more common and yet can be effectively treated if …
Menstrual cramps are caused by a substance called Prostaglandin F2 Alpha (PGF2 Alpha). Research has discovered that this is released as the lining of the womb breaks down during the …
Disease from smoking was once a male domain but the evidence is now clear – women have caught up really quickly. Figures for smoking and smoking-related disorders (and consequently deaths) …
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or infections (STIs) are passed from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact. The vast majority of STDs are treatable, yet in a …
Back pain is most common amongst young adults and older people, with the common cause being improper lifting, exercising, physical work and sports. Lower back pain can also be an …
Diet fads come and go, some are a variation on a theme, others prove to be dangerous and get shot down after fatalities have already happened. There is one strategy …
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that follows a seasonal patter. Some people refer to SAD as the winter blues, or winter depression. I didn’t know I …
