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New online tool allows teachers and students to explore the human ear

New online tool allows teachers and students to explore the human ear

Teachers can now offer a fully interactive view of the human ear in class, thanks to a new educational resource released online which details each part of the ear in detail.

Mummy rescue remedy

Mummy rescue remedy

It might not be the first thing to spring to mind when you’re topping up your emergency mummy kit, but if you’re wanting to lower the stress levels between you and your partner you might want to add Helps Stop Snoring Throat Spray to your list.

Over a third of Brits still not getting enough sleep

34 per cent of Brits are still falling short of the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep a night, according to the results of a YouGov survey commissioned by bed retailer Time4Sleep.

Fly to the Moon - with The MoonWalk London 2013

Fly to the Moon - with The MoonWalk London 2013

Walk the Walk, the UK’s largest grant-making breast cancer charity, is gearing up for its iconic flagship event, The MoonWalk London, at Battersea Power Station on Saturday 11th May.

Millions of Brits suffer in silence with intimate health issues

Millions of Brits suffer in silence with intimate health issues

Millions of Brits are so embarrassed about intimate health issues they won’t even discuss them with their partner, a study has revealed.

Stroke Awareness Month: Not just an elderly disease

It is national stroke month in May and 25% of the 157,000 strokes that occur nationally every year are among people of working age, who will generally have a much better chance of surviving a stroke.

The hidden impact of poor oral health

The hidden impact of poor oral health

While almost seven out of 10 people recognise that poor oral health can have an impact on the rest of their body, people aren't as clued up when it comes to what diseases it has potential links with, according to research by healthcare provider, Simplyhealth.

Surgery most effective for persistent heartburn and reflux

Surgery most effective for persistent heartburn and reflux

Surgery is more effective than medicine at providing relief from the symptoms of persistent heartburn and reflux, a University of Aberdeen-led study has found.

60% of bosses don’t believe sick-day excuses

60% of bosses don’t believe sick-day excuses

Six in ten bosses don’t believe their employees’ excuses when they call in sick, research has shown.

Conquer your fear of… snoring

Conquer your fear of… snoring

As millions of us take to the air this summer and jet off to warmer climes there will be many trying hard to overcome their fear of flying. For those on overnight flights however another fear can result in a stressful start to your holiday – a fear of snoring.

Carol Vorderman calls on Bristol to save men's lives

Carol Vorderman calls on Bristol to save men's lives

Television personality Carol Vorderman today called on Bristol people to ‘run like a robot’ to help save Bristol men from a “silent killer”.

Spring into action!

Spring into action!

Spring is in the air and around us the world changes as nature awakens. It’s the perfect time to make plans and reach for our dreams.

Women... stop striving for perfection

Women... stop striving for perfection

Has feminism made modern women unhappy? The gender equality gap has narrowed allowing women increased career opportunities and earning power but it seems that this may have left women feeling exhausted and unhappy juggling a career and a family.

Varicose veins: Seeking medical attention at an early stage is key

A common misconception about varicose veins is that they only affect middle aged women and are primarily a cosmetic issue.

Let’s talk about sex and vaginal dryness

Let’s talk about sex and vaginal dryness

It’s understandable that you might not want to bring it up at the dinner table, but, following a survey published on the NHS Choices website, it’s clear we need to talk about ‘vaginal dryness’.