Health
Adult heart cells learn to heal
Cells in the outermost layer of the heart can be guided by a specific protein to move deeper inside and help to repair a failing adult heart. Research published this week by Nature, reveals how thymosin B4, a protein already known for its ability to reduce muscle cell loss after heart attack, can instruct the heart to heal itself.
Don’t forget to get your flu jab!
As the colder months approach it's worth bearing in mind that there is growing evidence to suggest that heart attacks are linked with extreme weather conditions, especially cold weather.
December 1st Is World Aids Day
1 December 2006 is World AIDS Day, the international day of action aimed at raising awareness and halting the spread of HIV. This year is the twenty-fifth anniversary of HIV and yet numbers of people infected are still rising by 5 million every year. The UK is no exception with 7000 diagnoses every year, yet awareness of how HIV is transmitted has fallen in the last 5 years.
Confidence Cure for Insomniacs?
“Building confidence can aid insomnia”, says UK based Confidence Coach Una Doyle. This dramatic statement is a result of Una identifying a trend amongst her clients that they were experiencing better quality sleep after making steps to build their confidence and remove blocks from other areas of their lives.
More Choice For NHS Patients
Lord Warner today announced a new library pilot project alongside new choice booklets to help patients make more informed choices in their healthcare. This comes at a time when more Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) are offering choice and new choice booklets become available in all 152 PCTs in England.
Obesity and PCOS
Obesity has a profound effect on the clinical manifestation of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting 20-25% of white European women and up to 50% of women in the UK from South Asia. About 50% of women with PCOS are overweight, and this increase in body weight has a major influence on the symptoms of PCOS and fertility.
November 14th is World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on 14 November. The date commemorates the birthday of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, is credited with the discovery of insulin in 1921.
More choice for better mental health
People with mental health problems will have more choice over their treatment under new guidance published by the Department of Health this week. The document, 'Our Choices in Mental Health', sets out the national framework that will make more choice available locally to people who use mental health services in England.
Essential Wear For Young Adults
A hard-hitting new sexual health campaign will urge sexually active young adults to make condoms essential wear when they are out on the "pull."
Public still lack understanding of HIV
Findings from a recent Eurobarometer survey for the European Commission has identified an alarming lack of understanding about HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) amongst the European community.
Public still lack understanding of HIV
Findings from a recent Eurobarometer survey for the European Commission has identified an alarming lack of understanding about HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) amongst the European community.
Breast Cancer And Self-Examination
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide and accounts for almost one in three of all malignancies in women. The introduction of mammograms and improved treatments have had positive effects on mortality rates in women aged 50 and above, but despite this, one of the most effective ways to detect abnormal lumps or irregularities amongst women is still being overlooked - self examination.
21st Century Yoga For Durham Community
Two of the North East’s premier fitness trainers have combined their expertise to set up a joint venture in a bid to shrink the waistlines and improve the health of the Durham community.