Fundación CANNA: Promoting research, scientific studies and cannabis analysis
Here, we find out about Fundación CANNA’s aim is to promote research and education about cannabis, including their strong focus on the effects of this on the human body.
How diabetes can affect the eyes
With diabetes on the increase in the UK, Dr Louise Gow, Specialist Lead for Eye Health at The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) explains more about the condition and how it can affect the eyes.
Vitamin D and preeclampsia: Improving maternal and foetal health
Yuping Wang and David F. Lewis, from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Shreveport, share with us their fascinating research on vitamin D and preeclampsia research, including a promising option in this vein to improve maternal and foetal health.
The evolution of a unique dementia care centre in Hong Kong
Professor Timothy Kwok, Director of Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing lifts the lid on the development of a unique dementia care centre in Hong Kong.
Research on effects of microplastics needed, says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) calls for a further assessment on the effects of microplastics, following new research related to microplastics in drinking-water.
Hand hygiene helps reduce HCAIs
Chris Wakefield, Vice President at GOJO Industries-Europe Ltd, highlights how hand hygiene systems reduce the spread of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI).
UK and Ireland medical cannabis access programmes and education slowly progress
GreenLight Pharmaceuticals Ltd is advancing clinical research and education in UK and Ireland; Though government progress on access and prescribing recommendations lags behind much of Europe.
86% of healthcare workers say they need more mental health support
86% of healthcare workers say that the healthcare industry needs to do more to support the mental health of their staff who are invaluable to the country.
Cannabinoids in medicine Part 1: Cancer
In the first of a series of five articles, Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies will discuss their expertise on the medicinal use of cannabis derivatives.
Drug to stop Haemophilia bleeds available on the NHS
NHS England will fund treatment for thousands of people with severe Haemophilia, which will lessen the risk of life-threatening Haemophilia bleeds and reduce treatment time.
Toxic stress amongst students: How is it being combatted?
In this article, we explore the difference in healthy stress and toxic stress, how our current exam system may well be aggravating stress levels, as well as the line between stress and mental health conditions.
GP waiting times drive rise in ‘Dr Google’
Stats reveal more than 100 million health searches were made through Google as GP waiting times continue to increase.
An estimated 1 in 7 five-year-olds are not immunised against MMR
Parents of primary school starters urged to check immunisation records after Public Health England (PHE) warns that 1 in 7 five-year-olds may not be fully immunised against MMR.
Multi-million-pound investment to support mental health in children
£3.3 million is being spent to expand 23 local projects to help support mental health in children and young people.
Oral Health Foundation calls for stress-free working environments to end sugar binges
With half of workers reporting feeling stressed in their jobs the Oral Health Foundation is calling on employers to do more to help combat stress to end sugar binges.
What do we do when health care isn’t working?
We read stories and listen to news bulletins about the problems in health care that impact not just individuals but also NHS staff. So, what is going on and why is nothing working?.
UK government acts to stop anti-vaccination movement
PM Johnson wants to improve vaccination uptake after more than 230 cases of measles were reported in the UK due to the anti-vaccination movement.
Australia: Overmedication of older people in nursing homes
Australia passed a new rule that allows nursing homes to continue the physical restraint and overmedication of older people.
Diabetes focus: The role of nutraceuticals in preventing illness
Pete Tate, CEO and Founder of MedTate, explains the role of nutraceuticals in preventing illness when it comes to diabetes in the UK.
Health: The priorities of the European Commission
The priorities of Vytenis Andriukaitis, the current European Commissioner for Health & Food Safety are explained here.