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  • Acupuncture or counselling may improve depression Many patients with depression are interested in non-pharmacological therapies, however there is limited evidence supporting the use of acupuncture or counselling for depression in primary care.  A randomised controlled trial has found that in a primary care setting, acupuncture or counselling combined with usual care, provided some benefits after…

  • We look forward to seeing you at Camexpo this weekend! Come and say hello at stand 2131, near the middle of the hall, where we will be on hand for membership and insurance queries. There will also be savings on FHTonline products. We are sponsoring four expert speakers over the weekend; seminars are being given by…

  • It’s nearly pumpkin time! Make sure to save the seeds for a nutrient-packed treat. With a wide variety of nutrients ranging from magnesium and manganese to copper, protein and zinc, pumpkin seeds are nutritional powerhouses wrapped up in a very small package. They also contain plant compounds known as phytosterols and free-radical scavenging antioxidants, which…

  • A study published in the August issue of the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance concludes that triathletes should avoid varying their speed during cycling to perform better when they run. Those with superior technical and physical cycling ability can save energy for the run by riding more conservatively during the cycle section, although…

  • Over 55s show more stamina in exercise scheme Research from Northumbria University shows that older participants are more likely to complete exercise on referral programmes than their younger counterparts. The study, which has been published in the British Medical Journal Open and was presented at the British Science Festival today (Monday 9 September), was commissioned…

  • New olympic boss challenged to ban junk food sponsorship Public health campaigners issue a challenge to Thomas Bach, the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Responding to the election today of Thomas Bach as the new president of the International Olympic Committee, Malcolm Clark, co-ordinator of the Children’s Food Campaign, said: “The world…

  • Drug developed in Cambridge approved for treatment of multiple sclerosis Approval concludes nearly 40-year epic journey from fundamental research to discovery of an effective treatment for active relapsing multiple sclerosis A transformational new treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) – the result of over three decades of research in Cambridge – was approved today by the…

  • Body image event provides finale to London Fashion Week As a finale to London Fashion Week, Beat, the national eating disorders charity, is hosting a high profile body image debate and Q&A session in partnership with ASOS, the online fashion retailer. The event, to be held at ASOS’ head office in Camden today, will feature…

  • Consultation on chronic pain services in Scotland A consultation on the provision of specialist residential chronic pain services in Scotland is seeking views on the possible options for the future provision of specialist residential pain management services in Scotland. The consultation closes on Sunday 27 October 2013. There may be opportunities for complementary health practitioners…

  • Applications for the 2014 GSK IMPACT Awards close on Friday The GSK IMPACT Awards have been running since 1997 and are designed to recognise and reward charities that are doing excellent work to improve people’s health. They are funded by GlaxoSmithKline and managed in partnership with The King’s Fund. The awards are open to registered…

  • Medicines regulator issues warning against dangerous tanning products People tempted by a quick-fix pre or post-holiday tan were today warned by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) about the dangers of using unlicensed tanning injections and nasal sprays containing Melanotan. The MHRA has received 18 reports detailing 74 separate reactions which are suspected…

  • Study uncovers value of mammogram screening for younger women

    A new analysis has found that most deaths from breast cancer occur in younger women who do not receive regular mammograms. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study indicates that regular screening before age 50 should be encouraged. The use of mammograms to prevent breast cancer deaths…