Health

Breakthrough ice technology developed by a British company means that many thousands of women with non-cancerous breast tumours can now be successfully treated in their doctors surgery rather than having to endure a hospital operation.

Being in ‘great shape’ is to glow with health, have clear skin, bright eyes and a spring in your step. You are strong and resilient. All these outward signs of being in shape start from the inside.

Drinkers are being encouraged to cut their booze consumption during Alcohol-Free Week. The week starts on Wednesday 6 February 2008 to coincide with the season of Lent when, traditionally, religious observers abstain from some indulgence such as drinking alcohol.

The Linwood Group, one of the UK's leading alcohol treatment organisations, is reminding people that Valentine's Day is all about hearts and flowers and not an excuse for an alcohol fuelled evening out.

Ahead of London Fashion Week Susan Ringwood, CEO of Beat, the UK’s leading eating disorders charity, issues a challenge to the fashion industry to ensure the health of its models.

The UK's binge drinking youth has regularly hit the headlines over the last few years. However, there is a worrying trend amongst the older generation according to The Linwood Group, one of the UK's leading chain of alcohol treatment centres.

The McGuire Programme is holding a four-day Speech Improvement course on February 13th in Cardiff for people who suffer from a stammer, which culminates in graduates giving public speeches on a soapbox in the city centre.

Mr Tim Broadhead, consultant gynaecologist at Spire Leeds Hospital, is calling for parents to take advantage of the available opportunity to immunise their daughters against cervical cancer.

Employees across the UK are switching off their emails and wearing slippers to work on Friday 1st February to support Samaritans Stress Down Day. The emotional support charity is bringing seasonal relief to busy workers and raising awareness of the detrimental effects of stress on people’s health.

Samsung Mobile today announced that it will be supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Trust through a number of fund raising activities throughout 2008. The campaign, championed by Mark Mitchinson, VP of Samsung Mobile UK and Ireland, began this month with a Samsung four mile run on the 4th January.