How can we help our fathers live longer?

One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives. Source link

Southampton swimming club calls for more school safety lessons

But whilst access to swimming pools remains a problem, the focus is being turned to teaching children how to be safe in the water. Currently, children are taught how to…

What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke?

Heat exhaustion happens when your body becomes too hot and struggles to regulate its temperature. An obvious sign is excessive sweating, as well as feeling very hot and unwell –…

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer. Source link

WHO urges scale up of newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects

The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on countries to expand newborn screening for birth defects, highlighting how early detection and treatment can save lives and reduce lifelong disability for…

Teplizumab drug to delay type 1 diabetes to be rolled out on the NHS

The first drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes is being made available on the NHS in England and Wales. Teplizumab is a form of immunotherapy that…

What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?

During 2022 – which saw the highest recorded temperature in England at 40.3C – there were an estimated 2,985 so-called “excess deaths” as a result of the heat, external, the…

Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author

A trial examining the risks or benefits of drugs that can delay puberty for gender-questioning children will help reduce harm, according to the author of a landmark review. Dr Hilary…

Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health?

Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster – but is it good or bad for your health? Source link

All in the Mind – Is it ADHD or perimenopause?

Available for over a year Are ADHD-like symptoms during perimenopause just down to hormonal changes or could they actually be revealing undiagnosed ADHD? Brain fog can be a key symptom…