According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer are the leading cause of death globally. The Global Status report also said that smoking was a leading cause of noncommunicable disease, which accounted for more than 36 million deaths in 2008. Other key findings from the report included read more »

Whilst the sweet smell of summer lingering in the air is pleasurable for many, for others a brightly shining sun equals a runny nose, itchy eyes, frequent sneezing and a season of suffering. Many people suffer from mild hay-fever which is treatable with antihistamines, but others suffer from such severe seasonal allergies that it actually read more »

A survey of one thousand and fifty seven 18-24 year olds conducted by the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust has revealed that a quarter of men are worried about the amount of internet porn they watch. According to the online survey almost eight out of ten men admitted they had looked at porn compared to read more »

According to a number of surgeons who perform gastric band procedures, the Health Service could save money if it allowed more obese patients to undergo the surgery. Annually an estimated £5 billion is spent on treatment for obesity and its related illness, a figure set to double by 2050. However, research has found that weight-loss read more »

According to chief executive of Men’s Health Forum, Peter Baker, a large number of men are failing to recognise the health risks associated with being overweight. Though a larger number of men are overweight than their female counterparts (66 per cent of men compared with 57 per cent of women), it seems that the majority read more »

A pilot scheme recently launched in Bolton has given alcoholics mobile phones so they can receive encouraging text messages helping them to quit. Each day the patients will receive an automated text message to check they are staying sober, giving those who are struggling the opportunity to seek help if they fear they may relapse. read more »

A report published by the charity Alcohol Concern has revealed that young people who are tackling alcohol abuse are not receiving the timely help and support they desperately need. The figures from 128 A&E departments were obtained by the charity through a Freedom of Information request and key findings included the following: -Only 9 per read more »

A school in Cambridgeshire has adopted a new approach for keeping it’s staff happy and relaxed. Fawcett Primary School in Trumpington originally introduced yoga and relaxation classes for the pupils but it is now the staff who are reaping the benefits. Head teacher at the school Judith Osler explained that the school governors were keen read more »