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  • Scientists in the US have found that Wikipedia contains errors in 9/10 of its #health entries “It can be edited by anybody, but many volunteers from the medical profession check the pages for inaccuracies, said Wikimedia UK. The open-access nature has “raised concern” among doctors about its reliability, as it is the sixth most popular site on…

  • University of Liverpool Professor of Public Health, Simon Capewell, calls for #health warning labels on sugary drinks “He says that many other harmful products already carry warnings such as insecticides, other toxic products and cigarettes – the effectiveness of which he says is “now agreed by almost everyone.” Professor Capewell believes that public support for…

  • Optegra offers top tips for healthy eyes this hay fever season This year’s hay fever season is upon us the temperatures and pollen count continue to rise, noses are beginning to run and eyes are starting to itch. According to the Met Office, the UK’s one in five hay fever sufferers can expect to experience…

  • Plant polyphenol supplement slows progression of prostate cancer A study by consultant oncologist, Professor Robert Thomas, who contributed to FHT’s ‘Boosting Morale’ article in Issue 107 of International Therapist (January 2014, p20-22), shows that a supplement called ‘Pomi-T’ -which contains pomegranate, green tea, broccoli and turmeric spice – can help to slow the progression of…

  • Thinktank IPPR has warned that the number of older people without relatives to look after them will reach 2 million by 2030. “IPPR senior research fellow Clare McNeil said: “The supply of unpaid care to older people with support needs by their adult children will not keep pace with future demand. Thousands of people in…

  • Telomere length and children living in stressful environments Telomeres are lengths of DNA found at the end of chromosomes, often compared to the plastic tips of shoelaces, which help to protect the laces from fraying.  Telomeres are involved in cell division and help to protect our genetic data. However each time a cell divides, the…

  • The darker side of oxytocin The hormone oxytocin is normally linked to trust, bonding and emotional sensitivity, and is commonly referred to as the ‘love hormone’ or ‘cuddle chemical.’  However according to an article recently published by The Scientist, a recent study has indicated that the hormone can make people more dishonest if it serves…

  • “The pressure was too hard, too soft; I said too little, too much, the wrong thing. But that’s life, and life is what’s needed in the final few days.” If you have ever worked in a hospice, you will be familiar not only with the rewards but also the challenges of working with clients at…

  • The Welsh government has published the results of the first ever national cancer patient experience survey in Wales 89% of those surveyed rated their overall care as either excellent or very good, which is fantastic. The survey also shows the huge positive impact having a clinical nurse specialist or a key worker has on the…

  • New research looks to identify carers and the support needed from health and social care services Approximately 10% (c. 6.5 million) of the UK population have an unpaid caring role for a family member or friend. A large number of these carers – who often consider themselves as family or friends, rather than as ‘carers’ –…

  • Scarlet fever has reached its highest level in 20 years, reports BBC News Public Health Wales (PHW) said the higher numbers could be related to the recent mild winter, but it had no firm evidence for that. Speaking after the number of cases hit 139 last month, Dr Rhianwen Stiff, of PHW, advised parents to…

  • Pulse Today announces that as part of an NHS England pilot, GPs are to support NHS 111 call centres, to increase clinical input. Read more at: http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/commissioning/commissioning-topics/urgent-care/gps-to-work-in-nhs-111-call-centres-under-nhs-england-pilot/20006441.article#.U0-NEqKgpI0 Image: iStockphoto