Health & Beauty

On Thursday 14 November Lymphoma Action will be holding a virtual Live your Life workshop for anyone in Devon who has been affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Lymphoma Action’s Live your Life workshops have been developed to support people who have come to the end of their treatment for lymphoma, or who are being monitored by their healthcare team as their lymphoma doesn’t...

Last week it was revealed that Neale-Wade Academy, a secondary school in Cambridgeshire, is facing backlash over a new policy requiring students and parents to provide 'medical proof' for period pains to be considered a ‘legitimate absence.’ The policy also states that they will not accept terms such as "unwell," "poorly," or "ill" as explanations for student absences, which has caused an...

Hair transplants have become an increasingly popular solution for individuals facing hair loss in the UK. Whether the result of genetics, age, stress, or medical conditions, hair loss can affect both men and women, leading to diminished confidence and self-esteem. Thankfully, advancements in technology have made hair transplants not only more effective but also more accessible.

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People in East Devon who are concerned about cancer can now get expert information and support while they shop.

For the first time, Tesco and Cancer Research UK are working together to prompt customers who have spotted something about their body that doesn’t look or feel right, or that isn’t going away, to talk with one of their local supermarket’s in-store pharmacists about what to...