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The concept of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation or CPR as a life-saving technique has changed from being a purely medical technique to being taught as part of a first-aid course and in schools. It is now seen as a technique that can be used to help save lives by ordinary people. If a person has collapsed, is unresponsive and has stopped breathing...Read More

A team of scientists have highlighted the dangers of taking conventional drugs with herbal remedies, through a study, and suggest that patients should discuss what other medication they are taking with their GP. The scientists are based at the South African Medical Research Council and Stellenbosch University in South Africa. The study was published in the British Journal of Clinical...Read More

Statistics have shown that the number of extractions for tooth decay carried out on children, under general anaesthetic, have increased by 20% since 2012-3. The British Dental Association commented that there was ministerial indifference to children’s tooth decay as there had not been a national programme implemented in England, as in Scotland and Wales, merely a targeted campaign in a...Read More

A team of scientists have carried out a study to estimate the risk that people who have diabetes or obesity could develop cancer. This global study found that slightly more than 5% of cases worldwide were caused by diabetes or by being overweight (having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or above). The scientists were from the Imperial College...Read More

A charity which surveyed over 3,000 women for Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, has found that embarrassment is a major factor over young women failing to attend their cervical smear test screening. The charity, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust has also carried out a report which suggests that some NHS authorities are not doing enough to highlight the importance of the screening.

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A team of scientists have studies how introducing a mindfulness course for university students could help reduce stress during exams. The research from the University of Cambridge suggested that the students taking part in the study, built resilience and improved their mental health, enabling them to cope better with stressful times such as exams. The study was published in The...Read More