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Ladywood residents attend wellbeing event
Ladywood residents gathered to attend the first of a set of monthly events designed to help improve people’s wellbeing at the Ladywood Health and Community Centre, yesterday. As well as wellbeing support, staff were available to...2024-12-13 2457 0 -
Woodburning creates major PM2.5 air pollution issue in West Midlands
Woodburning has a major impact on air quality in Birmingham and the West Midlands – accounting for a substantial proportion of all fine pollution particles and representing a significant risk to public health, a new study...2024-12-13 503 0 -
New online safety priorities for Ofcom and launch of study into effects of social media on children
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has set out his priorities for the online safety regulator, Ofcom, as it prepares to implement and enforce the laws set out in the Online Safety Act next year. The Statement of Strategic...2024-11-20 994 0 -
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria could pose major health threat across Asia
A virulent new strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that causes severe disease could be spreading widely across Asia – posing significant challenges to global public health, a new study reveals. Researchers discovered the ST164 variant of Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter...2024-11-10 1552 0 -
South Asians are at higher risk of some heart conditions, says BHF
A mum-of-two from Stanmore who had a heart attack while making Diwali sweets with her daughter, is helping the British Heart Foundation (BHF) raise awareness of how South Asians are at higher risk of some heart...2024-11-04 7178 0 -
Kidney patient opens up about devastating mental health journey after failed transplant
A young graduate from Peterborough who experienced mental health trauma when her kidney transplant failed has spoken out about the experience as new research into how patients can be better supported is announced. Ummae Kulsoom, 22,...2024-10-17 2506 0 -
Youngest Medical Professor in Uk
Born and raised Birmingham resident Joht Chandan is believed to have become the youngest medical professor in the United Kingdom at 32 years old. Professor Chandan from the University of Birmingham was made Clinical Professor of...2024-10-15 2025 0 -
Shilajit: Health Benefits and Uses
Shilajit, often referred to as “the destroyer of weakness,” is a powerful natural substance that has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. Found primarily in the Himalayan mountains, Shilajit is a mineral-rich resin that is...2024-09-26 2735 0 -
Over 130,000 people to benefit from life-saving health checks
• Life-saving health checks being rolled out to more than 100,000 people across the country • NHS Health Check could save hundreds from preventable deadly diseases, along with freeing up NHS appointments to cut waiting lists...2024-09-23 2790 0 -
Luxuriant hair serum: a new exciting plant-based alternative to male hair transplants
Hair loss can be a significant concern for men, affecting self-esteem and confidence. The NHS reports that 85 per cent of men will be affected by hair loss at some point in their lives. While hair...2024-09-16 2804 0
