Health & Beauty

A study led by researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has for the first time revealed how the loss of a particular tumour suppressing protein leads to the abnormal growth of tumours of the brain and nervous system.

The study is published in Brain: A Journal of Neurology .

Tumour suppressors exist in cells to prevent abnormal cell...

To mark International Clinical Trials Day on Monday 20 May, Derriford Hospital staff from the Research and Development Team will be holding a stand outside the restaurant on level 7 between 10am and 4pm.

Staff will be available to offer advice and inform staff, visitors and patients about the clinical trials and research across the Trust, the benefits to patients and how to get...

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Skin Cancer Team will be holding a ‘Sun Awareness’ display in the main reception of Derriford Hospital on Wednesday 1 May between 10am and 2pm for Sun Awareness Week (6 – 12 May).

Staff from the local Cancer Awareness and Screening Project will be on hand to give advice and information on how to enjoy the sunshine without causing skin damage.

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Public Health England (PHE), the body who work with national and local government, industry and the NHS to protect and improve the nation's health and support healthier choices, have warned of an increased health risk from the spring sunshine. This comes after measurements of ultraviolet (UV) radiation at sites across the UK revealed unusually high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation....