Health
Study highlights preferred treatment for varicose veins
A study led by researchers from the University of Aberdeen which compared different treatments for varicose veins has found that laser treatment is the preferred treatment.
New study reveals hands are dirtier than public surfaces
The average person carries over 10 million bacteria on the hands, in comparison to just 33,000 found on public surfaces, according to a new study.
Vein advice at top clinic
Anyone concerned about unsightly or painful varicose veins are being invited to an open day at a new Bristol clinic which specialises in procedures for venous conditions.
Professor opens clinic in home city
A Bristol-born professor, who is a world leader in the treatment of varicose veins, has opened a specialist private clinic in his home city.
Post Office launches pre-paid funeral plans
Post Office has announced the launch of its pre-paid funeral plans, in the latest addition to its growing range of financial services products.
Eating is addictive but sugar and fat are not like drugs, study says
People can become addicted to eating for its own sake but not to consuming specific foods such as those high in sugar or fat, research suggests.
Lack of symptoms for silent killer
Two Bristol men are backing plans for a prostate cancer awareness campaign in the city in September after finding they had prostate cancer without any symptoms.
40% of women with severe mental illness are victims of rape or attempted rape
Women with severe mental illness are up to five-times more likely than the general population to be victims of sexual assault and two- to three-times more likely to suffer domestic violence, reveals new research led by UCL and King’s College London funded by the Medical Research Council and the Big Lottery.
Drug trial provides hope of new treatment for some oesophageal cancer patients
Findings of a trial of a drug aimed at treating advanced oesophageal - or gullet - cancer could lead to a new treatment approach for a sub-group of patients with this kind of cancer.
September voted least stressful month of the year
Summer might almost be over but research from pensions and protection provider Friends Life has found that September is the least stressful month of the year.
Caring about care - New home care company will raise standards
An innovative home care company launching next month is ripping up the rule book – replacing outmoded and impractical care processes with state-of-the-art support software and systems.
Researchers grow ‘seed’ of spinal cord tissue in a dish
Medical Research Council (MRC) scientists have for the first time managed to turn stem cells into the specialised cells that go on to form spinal cord, muscle and bone tissue in the growing embryo.
Ebola vaccine trials fast-tracked by international consortium
Unprecedented international consortium assembled to accelerate collaborative multi-site trials of candidate Ebola vaccine.
Overweight and obesity linked to 10 common cancers
A higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of developing 10 of the most common cancers , the largest study of its kind on BMI and cancer, involving more than 5 million adults in the UK, shows.
The nation's filthiest habits revealed
Millions of us could be risking our health because of poor hygiene in the home, according to new research.