GPs ‘failing to prescribe tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer’
“Half of GPs unaware of drug’s use [tamoxifen] in cancer prevention,” The Guardian reports. An…
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Climate change continues to impact on public health
Despite what many commentators have said in 2016, climate change is real and is ongoing.…
‘Want to live longer? Try racquet sports’, recommends study
“If you want to stave off death for as long as possible, you might want…
Sitting down all day ‘may accelerate DNA ageing’
“Women who lead a sedentary lifestyle have faster-ageing cells than those who exercise every day,”…
Switching to wholegrains may boost metabolism
“Eating more wholegrain foods can help to speed up weight loss, scientists claim,” the Daily…
‘Add vitamin D to food to prevent colds and flu’, say researchers
“Adding vitamin D to food would reduce deaths and significantly cut NHS costs,” The Guardian…
Claims that coffee prevents dementia are lukewarm at best
“Coffee really can help to prevent dementia: Just two cups a day ‘cuts the risk…
MOBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR DRIVERS & PASSENGERS FROM SIRUS AUTOMOTIVE
Sirus Automotive design and manufacture a full range of wheelchair accessible vehicles, offering mobility solutions…
Ottobock acquires BeBionic from Steeper
Ottobock has expanded its product portfolio with a multi-articulated hand under a contract signed 2…
Here comes the sun (well, almost…)
It may not feel like it yet but summer is coming (we promise). Accomable recommends the…
Blood pressure drop on standing ‘may be linked to dementia’
“Have you ever felt dizzy when you stand up?” asks the Mail Online. “You could…
Eating one egg a day may lower risk of stroke
“An egg a day can cut chances of suffering a fatal stroke,” The Times reports.…
Care Roadshows return to Scottish soil this Spring
Care Roadshows are delighted to be back on Scottish soil at Hampden Park Stadium on…
ATEL’s CEO uses his own disability to help the UK to embrace assistive technology
One of the UK’s leading assistive technology provider’s CEO is using his own personal experience…
NHS offer amputees advanced prosthetic technology
Ottobock UK has welcomed the Government’s decision to approve the funding for the long awaited,…