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As it’s cow appreciation day on the 11th July, we thought we’d investigate the more specialised areas of the cow's anatomy – and we think you might be very surprised!
The stomach
It is a common myth that cows have four stomachs – they only have the one, but it is split into four chambers. It is enormous! If all four compartments...Read More

 
Scientists from the University of Bath have emphasised the need to exercise regularly even for those people in self-isolation, in order to boost the immune system. The study was published in Exercise Immunology Review, an international journal. Scientists from the University of Arizona, the University of Newcastle, Australia, the Justus-Liebig University in Germany, the University of Canberra and the Liverpool John...Read More

A team of scientists have been examining how lifestyle changes can cause people with Type 2 diabetes to go into remission. The study was led by Professor Roy Taylor, who had previously co-led the Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT), who is based at Newcastle University. The study was published in Cell Metabolism, a peer-reviewed journal.

Type 2 dabetes is a disease...Read More

Going away to medical school or university can be the first time that students have had to manage and be responsible for their own finances. Getting the student loan into the bank account for the first time can seem as though they have a lot of money, but it is common for a large amount of it to be spent...Read More

The digital age has brought a wealth of resources for health professionals. Apart from the ability to conference call face-to-face and live-stream procedures, a number of websites offer the ability to enhance professional development and knowledge. Many of the websites offer forums and the chance to connect with other professionals, asking and answering questions. For health professionals looking to expand...Read More

Humans are motivated by rewards and so are dogs. It can be particularly tempting at certain times of the year such as Christmas, to feed your dog lots of treats and snacks, but be careful. Vets warn that feeding your dog too many treats can lead to them becoming overweight and expecting treats regularly instead of on occasion. 

There has been...Read More