Tag: Health
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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’ –…
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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…
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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
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New research into the UK’s drinking attitudes and behaviours shows the majority of 25-65 year olds aren’t clear about how much they can drink without harming their health. The research, conducted for alcohol education charity Drinkaware, suggests that just over two thirds of those surveyed don’t recognise how many units they can drink if they…
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Following a huge increase in steroid use, NICE has updated its guideline on the provision of needle and syringe programmes for adults and young people, as reported by Human Kinetics Many needle and syringe programmes have reported an increase in the number of steroid users, particularly among men aged 18-25, presenting in the last few…
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It’s Bowel Cancer Awareness month! Help raise awareness by sharing Macmillan Cancer Support’s free information booklets, including: ‘Are you worried about bowel cancer?’ and ‘Understanding Colon Cancer’. Download booklets here Image: Macmillan Cancer Support
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The Irish Times has reported on a proposed new funding model for the Irish healthcare system In essence everyone would be a private patient. It would be mandatory for all to have cover for a basic package of services – known as a basket – from one of a number of different insurers. The State…
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The reality behind improving cancer survival rates – a report by Macmillan Cancer Support Macmillan’s report highlights a large variation in survival and the long-term impact on survivors’ health for breast, prostate, lung and brain cancers, and urges NHS leaders and GPs to adopt the solutions in the report and use the research to better…
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A YouGov poll, commissioned by Action for Happiness, has found that 87% of Brits would choose happiness for their society rather than money When asked to choose the three most important factors for personal happiness, ‘relationships with my partner/family’ came out on top (80%) with ‘my health’ in second place (71%) and ‘money’ third (42%).…
