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A University of Birmingham-led study shows an increased risk of patients developing illnesses including mental ill-health and heart conditions if they have a GP-inputted medical history of periodontal (gum) disease. Experts carried out a first of...

Active Clinic, based on Birmingham’s Hagley Road, recently celebrated five years in business with a lavish party attended by VIP guests, celebrities, and sports stars including Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councilor Muhammad Afzal, Love Island’s Idris...

After sitting down to enjoy Christmas dinner, many of us head straight to the sofa to spend the remainder of Christmas Day watching TV, playing board games, snacking or taking a nap. It is estimated that...

The NHS Race and Health Observatory has announced the start of a three-year study to investigate the long-term impact of COVID on NHS healthcare workers  (HCWs) across the UK from diverse ethnic backgrounds and roles. This...

In the lead up to the festive period, the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign shines a light on the incredible life-saving work of South Asian frontline workers  Christmas is an exciting time of year but as...

Mindful eating is an approach to food where you pay full attention to eating. Research has shown that eating mindfully can improve digestion, help regulate appetite and helps us enjoy our food much more. Here we...

Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity, has expanded the support offered by its helpline for families from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities this winter. The Boloh helpline will support families with young children at higher...

The 14th November is the birthdate of the Canadian Scientist Frederick Banting who discovered insulin. Insulin is an important hormone that allows sugar to move from our blood, after digesting food, into our muscles and fat cells...

Cygnet Sedgley House and Lodge has won a national award for their work to keep therapeutic services running during the pandemic. Staff and patients at the inpatient rehabilitation service for men with complex needs, in Woodcross Street,...

Future healthcare professionals working in mental health and neurosciences will be trained at a new Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) thanks to a multi-million award from Wellcome. Led by the University of Nottingham, the new DTP is a collaboration...