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Researchers have identified a new potential immunotherapy target in pancreatic cancer, which so far has been notoriously resistant to treatment…
- How missing doctor’s appointments increases the risk of death
Missing GP appointments is associated with early death, and those with long-term mental health conditions are at particular risk. Dr.…
- Experimental antibody ‘cocktail’ protects animals from three deadly Ebola viruses
Scientists from academia, industry, and government have developed a combination of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that protected animals from all three…
- High intake of dietary fiber and whole grains associated with reduced risk of non-communicable diseases
People who eat higher levels of dietary fiber and whole grains have lower rates of non-communicable diseases compared with people…
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The human nose can distinguish one trillion different scents — an extraordinary feat that requires 10 million specialized nerve cells,…
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- My pre-operative assessment January 23, 2025My pre-operative assessment It doesn’t matter how many previous pre-op assessments I’ve had, I still get so nervous, more so this time around as it’s all a guessing game. I won’t know what I will wake up like, other than I know I’m having a full hysterectomy, removal of Buddy... The post My pre-operative assessment […]
- Swimming with an ostomy January 23, 2025Swimming is a huge milestone for most ostomates. You need to be in a place where you feel comfortable enough to wear swimwear, and feel confident in your ostomy products that you can go swimming with no leaks. This is not to be underestimated. When you are at that point... The post Swimming with an […]
- Tips for beating the January blues January 20, 2025Tips for beating the January blues We are over halfway through January, and those winter blues are hitting hard. Is it the LONGEST month in the world? Spring feels like a lifetime away and it is so easy to slip into hibernation; “I don’t want to get out of my... The post Tips for beating […]
- Top 5 tips for managing mental health and winter blues January 8, 2025How are you doing? January for some gives an air of hope, a fresh start, a chance to start over. For others, it is a come down from the hype of the Christmas period, and the shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures don’t leave us feeling too positive. For others... The post Top 5 tips […]
- How the extended eakin freeseal® range helps me feel confident and free January 2, 2025Living with a stoma hasn’t always been easy, but finding the right products has made a huge difference in my day-to-day life. One product that’s really changed things for me is the extended eakin freeseal® range. It’s given me confidence and freedom I didn’t think I’d feel again, and I... The post How the extended […]