Health and Beauty
Coronavirus vaccine – Ready in 3 months. What to do until then.
We have been told that the development of a coronavirus vaccine is not possible because of the need to test it prior to distribution. However in an amazing circumstance it seems an Israeli laboratory had already been working on a vaccine that is effective against the corona virus family and that it is believed it […]
Apple Cider Vinegar – Health Benefits
Apple cider vinegar was almost certainly found by accident as fermenting sweet sugary apples can of course result in cider but often goes a different route depending on the yeast present and result in apple cider vinegar. As well as being used in cooking and other uses in the household such as cleaning it has […]
HIV diagnosis reaches 15-year-high in Wales
Health experts want more to be done to curb the number of people contracting HIV after figures showed diagnosis in Wales reached a 15-year high. There were 189 positive tests in 2014, according to newly released figures which relates to data from STI clinics. Giving out free condoms and prescribing pre-exposure prophylaxis (Prep) for those […]
New NHS blood cancer treatment approved for use in Wales
A new blood cancer treatment for people who suffer from a form of blood cancer has been approved by the Welsh Government. Adult patients with newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma will now be able to access the drug Revlimid, in combination with dexamethasone. The cancer develops in bone marrow and attacks blood cells, which can cause bone […]
Everything you need to know about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout the whole of October. All funds raised throughout the month mean Breast Cancer Care can provide its specialist nurses, local services and emotional support network for free to those who need it. Each year nearly 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK, and that’s the […]
Breast cancer models glam up at fashion show fitting day
Breast cancer models in sequined blouses, satin dresses and sparkly jewellery lined the rails of the fitting room as 24 first-time models waited anxiously to meet their catwalk attire. A total of 23 women and one man will take to the stage at Wales Millennium Centre as part of the Breast Cancer Care fashion show […]
Vitamin D vital to get the balance right
The importance of vitamin D in our diets has been highlighted by health experts in the past few months as they raised concerns about the growing incidence of vitamin D deficiency amongst the UK population. Despite the recent summer heatwave, our diets and the lack of year-round sunlight means the UK has been described by […]
Protein shakes for diabetics
There has been a lot of questions posed about protein shakes for diabetics. The main reason being that diabetes in both its types needs very careful monitoring. For background to protein shakes for diabetics see this article. The monitoring of the disease takes the form looking at how much blood sugar sticks to the oxygen carrying […]
Hepatitis – Don’t be one of the millions of people living with it
This weekend will see organisations across the world come together in order to raise awareness of hepatitis. Although many people may not be familiar with the condition, it continues to affect millions of people around the world with millions more at risk of getting the disease. Although there are many forms of the condition, The […]