Health
Oral bacteria linked to risk of pneumonia
Thousands of vulnerable people are being reminded they should look after their oral health this winter after scientists further linked oral bacteria to an increased risk of pneumonia.
Spray your way to a smoke-free New Year
This New Year, stick to your resolution to quit smoking with Nicorette QuickMist, the first of its kind instant release mouth spray that gets to work on cravings in 60 seconds.
Brits need helping hand of willpower to stick to New Year’s Resolutions
It seems us Brits don’t have enough self control, with a recent survey revealing that lack of willpower is the top reason cited for quitting New Year’s Resolutions, with one in three (30%) of us admitting this is why they don’t see their resolution through.
Smokers underestimate health and financial impacts of smoking
As millions of New Year's resolutions are made, new NHS Smokefree research reveals that many smokers are largely underestimating how damaging smoking is to their personal health and finances.
Nine out of 10 contact lens wearers break the cardinal rule
New research carried out on behalf of Bausch + Lomb’s Biotrue multi-purpose contact lens solution shows over 90 per cent of British contact lens wearers are pushing the limits of their contact lenses, regularly wearing them for longer than recommended – often throughout the night and beyond.
Third of Brits have injured themselves on a night out
Nights out really can be bad for your health according to new research by Personal Injury law specialist First4lawyers, which has revealed 33% of Brits have injured themselves whilst on one and 70% of those injuries were caused by too much alcohol.
London consultant first to offer new treatment for neuropathic pain
Thousands of patients across the UK who suffer from neuropathic pain as a result of damage to their nervous system could benefit from a radical new treatment that delivers fast, effective and long lasting pain relief directly to the site of their discomfort.
Hospital physiotherapy departments prepare for rise in ski injuries
For thousands of holidaymakers that make a trip to snowier climes, most will return refreshed and revitalised, however for some unlucky skiing fanatics, their snowy trip can turn sour when injury strikes.
London hospital unveils whole body cryotherapy pod
The UK’s first whole body medical cryotherapy pod has been launched by BMI Healthcare at BMI The Garden Hospital in London.
Detox tips for the New Year
After the Christmas binge January is a great time to give your body a clean and rest. Psychologically it’s the start of a fresh new year, and physically it follows a period of over-indulgence and, probably, an amount of unhealthy eating and drinking. So start the new year by giving your body the chance to make the most of the opportunities ahead.
Don’t let Christmas health complaints send you crackers
The festive season is usually full of fun and excitement, spending quality time with family and friends. Occasionally though, Christmas can make even the most festive of us turn into a seasonal moaner.
Anglo Pacific help to change the face of men’s health
Joining a global movement of literally hundreds of thousands of gents worldwide, the men folk of Anglo Pacific International plc spent the month of November sprouting some fine moustachery.
Keep cystitis at bay the natural way
Most common in women, it is estimated that 20% of women in the UK, primarily between the ages of 20 and 56, will suffer from cystitis, and each year 5% of women attend their family doctor because of urinary tract infections.
A cough, sneeze and a headache away from cold & flu season
New data forecasts that the start of the winter cold and flu season will hit the UK next week with cough and cold soaring well above normal incidence levels.
How to boost your energy this Christmas?
The festive season is supposed to be a time for fun, joy and celebration. So why does it leave so many people feeling utterly wiped out? Christmas shopping alone can be exhausting, not to mention the strength-sapping anxiety that comes with trying to please everyone, even if you'd prefer to hibernate and forget all about it.