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  • A new study by the University of California San Diego finds that positive and negative emotions are contagious on social media Our work demonstrates that both positive and negative emotions are contagious. It just turns out that smileys spread more than snark!,” said James Fowler, the political scientist who led the study. “This is consistent…

  • Trans-cranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is the latest development in migraine treatment Migraine sufferer, Miriam Heyburn, shares her experience of TMS with the Daily Mail: For years, Miriam relied on strong painkillers to cope, but worried about the long-term effects.  However, more recently she’s been offered a new drug-free treatment which has reduced the severity of…

  • The #nomakeupselfie cancer awareness campaign has now raised over £2m for Cancer Research UK! Cancer Research UK has no idea where the trend started but, within days, hundreds of thousands of supporters had posted their ‘no make-up selfie’ on social media accounts, Facebook and Twitter, and donated to the cause. FHT HQ staff (pictured) have…

  • New regulations could allow access to new medicines, before they are licensed, for severely ill patients and those suffering from rate debilitating conditions Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: “What patients want is sometimes to try medicines that may not be clinically proven to be effective but are clinically safe. “We are streamlining the process so…

  • Marie Curie calls for ‘around the clock’ care for terminally ill in England Terminally ill people are not getting access to the right care when they need it, according to a new survey commissioned by Marie Curie with Doctors.net.uk1. The survey, which reflects the views of 1,000 GPs across the UK, also reveals family doctors’…

  • Would you like a say in what research should be done to help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

    If you, or anyone you know, is affected by IBD (inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease or colitis) you may be interested in this survey, which aims to find out what patients, carers and clinicians think are IBD clinical-research priorities. The inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Priority-Setting Partnership (PSP) has been set up by the…

  • Edinburgh University has found evidence to support the use of a chemical found in plants for floppy baby syndrome Edinburgh University experts found evidence that quercetin, found in some fruits, vegetables, herbs and grains, could help prevent damage to nerves associated with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The chemical targets the build-up of a specific molecule…

  • 100% silk screws have been used to repair broken bones The low stiffness of silk, which is similar to that of bone, and its ability to break down in the body, make it a promising bioengineering material compared with traditional metal plates and screws, the researchers say. Lead researcher Dr David Kaplan told BBC News:…

  • Target Ovarian Cancer is asking everyone to raise awareness this month, as part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month With only 3% of women very confident of spotting a symptom of ovarian cancer, there is a vital need to raise awareness. Target Ovarian Cancer is working to reach more people with information about the symptoms and…

  • NHS Blood and Transplant has launched the ‘Blood doesn’t grow on trees’ campaign In the last couple of months, supporters all over the country have been knitting more than 8,000 red, woollen blood drops and wondering what on earth they planned to do with them. Residents have woken to find woolly street art adorning trees…

  • Charity Look Good Feel Better, has launched an awareness film to mark its 20th anniversary. The film highlights the importance of their free skincare and make-up workshops and what it means to the women that attend them. Look Good Feel Better was also featured in the article, ‘Boosting Morale’, in January’s issue of International Therapist.…

  • Cancer Research UK launches ‘Spaceship’ smartphone game to seek cancer cures Cancer Research UK today unveils Play to Cure: Genes in Space – a world-first mobile phone game in which people across the globe will be able to help scientists unravel gene data to find the answers to some of cancer’s toughest questions. “Play to…