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27 Sep
Smokers twice as likely to develop debilitating skin disease
Tobacco smokers are twice as likely to develop a debilitating skin disease, according to new research published in the British Journal of Dermatology this week. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic and recurring inflammatory disease of the hair follicles, which …
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13 Apr
Arm Yourself Against Allergies
Allergy Awareness Week runs from 20th April to 26th April and is organised by Allergy UK to support allergy sufferers and raise awareness of the issues they face. In the UK, the number of allergy sufferers increases by five per …
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23 Mar
Just Another Day On Capitol Hill
154.27.160.2300 No, these are not winning lottery numbers. They are also not numbers to a safe combination leading back to an inconspicuous brief case layered with stacks of 100 dollar bills. These numbers have a bigger and much richer purpose. …
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11 Dec
Skin Deep Behind The Mask – charity founder Shabana shares her journey in national media.
Recently we were pleased to announce our collaboration with the charity Skin Deep Behind the Mask across all of our skin related forums. Together it is our belief and aim that this will provide a greater support network and platform …
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16 Oct
Alcohol Concern release an ‘Alcohol Harm Map’ as part of latest alcohol awareness campaign.
Ever wondered about the greater implications of excessive alcohol consumption? Today Alcohol Concern has released an Alcohol Harm map as part of their campaign to increase awareness of alcohol use. Interestingly this campaign allows people to look directly at their …
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13 Oct
WE CAN WORK IT OUT
Today a new online platform has been released which focuses on mental health in the workplace. WE CAN WORK IT OUT is a membership site, which supports owners of SMEs to create a workplace environment where employees with mental health …
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30 Sep
Lynda Bellingham- Bowel Cancer UK statement
“At Bowel Cancer UK, we were all saddened to hear of the news of Lynda Bellingham’s diagnosis of advanced bowel cancer.” “But unfortunately it’s all too common. Bowel cancer is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer and that’s why we …
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21 Jul
New clinical trial in bowel cancer
Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered how two genes – called MEK and MET – cause bowel cancer cells to become resistant to treatments used against the disease, according to research in the journal Cell Reports*. “Our discoveries in this …
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14 Jul
Cervical cancer prevention in BME communities: raising awareness and overcoming barriers.
talkhealth are proud to support Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust during Ethinic Minority Cancer Awareness Month (EMCAM) To highlight Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Month, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and the NHS Cancer Screening programme are holding a free training day in …
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9 Jun
Cervical Screening Awareness Week: What you need to know
Cervical Screening Awareness Week (CSAW) is a UK-wide initiative led by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. The week aims to highlight the importance of cervical screening (smear) and how attending a screening invitation can help to prevent cervical cancer. Please …
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22 May
Does sunlight help protect against skin cancer?
Moderate sunbathing outdoors or on a sunbed can be good preparation for a summer holiday. Sunburn and recreational exposure to the sun, e. g. during a summer holiday, encourage skin cancer, particularly in fair-skinned people. At the same time, the …
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12 May
Mental Health Foundation report highlights how increasing levels of anxiety are affecting the health and wellbeing of the nation
New survey for Mental Health Awareness Week reveals nearly half (47%) of people in Britain say they get more anxious than they used to Almost 1 in 5 (19%) feel anxious a lot or all the time Money, finance and …
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9 Apr
European study reveals new causes of mouth and throat cancer
Poor oral health and failure to have regular dental checks could increase the risk of mouth and throat cancer, according to a pan-European study. The research also suggests – based on a small number of tumour patients – that excessive …
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19 Mar
Dangerous misconceptions about skin cancer revealed by new research
Over half (53 per cent[1]) of people within the UK worry less about skin cancer than other cancers, with nearly one in five (18 per cent) misguidedly thinking it’s easily avoidable, according to new research. Furthermore, 38 per cent of …
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12 Mar
Help save a life on International Women’s Day
A straight forward conversation with the woman you love about her heart could be enough to save her life, says the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Maureen Talbot, a Senior Cardiac Nurse at the BHF, said: “Too few women realise that …
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10 Mar
Bowel Cancer UK launches new diet information pack for people in recovery from bowel cancer
Bowel Cancer UK has produced a new information pack called ‘Your Diet: Living with and beyond bowel cancer’ which will inform and give tips to people recovering from bowel cancer. Every year, over 40,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer …
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3 Mar
Endometriosis UK’s Awareness Week Campaign – 3rd-9th March, 2014
Women and young girls are waiting an average of two years before consulting their GP about difficult or painful periods. The Diagnosis Survey by Endometriosis UK found that women and young girls do not realise that what they are suffering …
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18 Feb
Thyroid Eye Disease Meeting – Newcastle upon Tyne – Friday 16 / Saturday 17 May 2014
A unique event bringing together leading European and British experts on Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) will be an opportunity for patients with TED, their families and carers, members of the public and pupils to meet European and UK experts to …
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23 Dec
The Red Cross offers a pocket-sized companion that could save you a trip to hospital this Christmas
Take the British Red Cross’ advice and download its innovative free mobile first aid apps – it could save you a trip to hospital this Christmas. Burns are the most common type of injury at this time of year, according …
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5 Dec
Dementia biggest global health challenge facing our generation
In a policy brief launched today, Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has announced that the number of people living with dementia worldwide in 2013 is now estimated at 44 million (estimated at 35 million in 2010) reaching 76 million in 2030 …
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4 Nov
Local Charity hosts IBS Wellbeing Day in Sheffield on Saturday 16th November.
With 1 in 3 people experiencing the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, this common health complaint accounts for 10 per cent of visits to GP surgeries. To coincide with the launch of its unique IBS Self Care Plan, The IBS …
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31 Oct
‘Understanding Male Eating Disorders’ – Places available for full day workshops
Following the success of the Men Get Eating Disorders Too Workshop Tour 2012/13, we are putting on three full day workshops. Places are available for individuals who are seeking an increased insight and knowledge into eating disorders in males. The …
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30 Oct
Ecominds reaps rewards for mental wellbeing
The mental health charity Mind has released Feel Better Outside, Feel Better Inside, a report including new findings from the University of Essex showing the many benefits of ecotherapy for mental wellbeing. It has been proven to improve mental health, …
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28 Oct
Dr Google visited by almost half the nation online
BHF launch film series to help ease patient fears about common heart tests and treatments The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has launched a series of online videos and DVDs to help ease patients’ fears and anxieties about common heart tests …
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14 Oct
Young cancer patients three times more likely to be diagnosed through A&E
A report released today by Teenage Cancer Trust shows that over a third of young people with cancer (37%) are diagnosed through admission to accident and emergency. This is nearly three times the number of adults diagnosed in this way …
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24 Jun
Two-fifths of Britons sunburn on purpose to get ‘deeper’ tan
Two-fifths of people (40%) say they burn their skin in the sun on purpose to ‘deepen’ a tan, according to new research by Macmillan Cancer Support1. This is despite the fact that getting a painful sunburn just once every two …
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21 May
Talking about dementia still too tough for half of us
Almost half of UK adults would find it difficult to tell their own family if they thought they had dementia according to a poll commissioned by Alzheimer’s Society published today (Tuesday 21 May). The YouGov survey – released …
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3 May
More and more cancer patients facing discrimination at work
There has been a rise in the number of people living with cancer experiencing discrimination at work – despite the introduction of the Equality Act, according to Macmillan Cancer Support1. New research shows almost four in ten people (37%) who …
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