Covid vaccine: When will the Oxford vaccine be ready?

Vaccine is a 'great tool' says WHO's Margaret Harris Last month the UK became the first nation to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for use, and the first batches of the vaccine have now arrived in the UK. A priority list for the vaccine has been decided, and the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine will […]

Hannah Cockcroft health: Paralympian’s disability caused by two cardiac arrests

What’s the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest? Hannah Cockcroft, 28, was left with permanent damage in numerous areas of her brain after suffering the two cardiac arrests. The damage caused her weak hips, deformed feet and legs and mobility problems. The fine motor skills in her hands were also affected. Yorkshire-born […]

Creative workshops can aid mental health recovery

Artistic mediums such as visual art, music, dance and creative writing may empower people recovering from mental health issues to share their stories and gain confidence and understanding of their illness. A Griffith University study published in PLOS ONE, describes follow-up interviews with eight creative workshop participants recovering from mental health issues 12 months after […]

New report details links between widespread ocean pollution and human health risks

Ocean pollution is widespread and getting worse, and when toxins in the oceans make landfall they imperil the health and well-being of more than 3 billion people, according to a new report by an international coalition of scientists led by Boston College’s Global Observatory on Pollution on Health and the Centre Scientifique de Monaco, supported […]

Mouth ulcers: When the sore in your mouth could be a sign of cancer

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. An ulcer is an area where part of the skin is missing and thus the underlying sensitive raw areas are exposed. The mouth has a lot of nerve endings and so mouth […]

Hair loss treatment: Cayenne pepper and olive oil could increase hair growth

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Hair loss is a problem that affects men and women of all ages and ethnicities. This means that over the years, an array of hair loss treatments has been tested (and some […]