Health & Beauty

NEUTROGENA® announces brand new Collagen Bank range for stronger collagen and plumper skin

NEUTROGENA® UK has announced the launch of its Collagen Bank range, NEUTROGENA®’s first science-backed, pre-ageing solution, set to redefine the future of skincare.

Available at retailers nationwide and online, the innovative Collagen Bank range empowers people to help...

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Cancer Research UK launches new obesity awareness campaign

Cancer Research UK launched a new campaign in the South West on Monday (24 September) to raise awareness of the link between obesity and cancer.

It coincides with the publication of a Cancer Research UK report* which shows the scale of the problem.

And the charity has renewed its call for Government action, particularly on ‘junk food’ advertising to children and price...

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Cancer Research UK launches new obesity awareness campaign

“I have been given my life back”

Maxine Cowlin was just 17 years old when she was diagnosed with the rare and incurable liver disease, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). Little is known about PSC, which currently has no known cause, no successful treatments and no cure.

Maxine, who was studying Dance at college when she was diagnosed, said: “It came as a huge shock to me and my family. I had plans to go to...

Would you like to be involved in health research?

The Research, Development and Innovation team are looking to involve the people of Plymouth and the local community in designing the new research strategy for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

University Hospitals Plymouth has a well established reputation for high quality research and is currently running over 600 clinical trials that seek to improve the health and wellbeing of...

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Would you like to be involved in health research?

Why being outdoors is good for us

No matter how much we might love our own homes and being inside, there are many important reasons why stepping outdoors and spending time there in nature is important too. Many of us don’t do it enough, but the following reasons might just persuade you that it is time to try it for yourself (and for your health).

De-Stress

It has been proven through scientific studies that...

What are your options when you are losing hair?

According to science, daily hair loss is quite normal and it’s known as natural shedding. The shedding may become more abundant during the end of summer and autumn, but that’s nothing to worry about either because the hair will grow back again soon, not unlike the leaves of a deciduous tree really. However, it is time to worry when you begin to see way more hair strands in your comb or in the...

Childcare providers urged to sign up for meningitis awareness

CHILDCARE providers are being encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to fighting deadly meningitis by signing up to the UK’s first Meningitis Aware Recognition Mark for the sector.

The resource, developed by charity Meningitis Now, aims to raise awareness of meningitis and meningococcal disease (meningitis and septicaemia) among staff, carers and parents, promote vaccine uptake and...

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5 Top Tips for Looking After an Unwell Relative

Caring for a sick relative can be difficult. Not only will you need to ensure they are both healthy and happy, but you will also need to take care of your own needs. If you are feeling a little overwhelmed when caring for a loved one, you’ll be happy to learn there are things you can do to improve the experience for both you and your family member. Instead of struggling to cater for your loved...

Dehydration Nation: Nine out of ten Brits don’t drink enough water

Tips on how to stay hydrated in the one of the UK’s longest heatwaves

With the consistently hot weather showing no sign of letting up, and the Met Office issuing an amber “heat health watch warning” urging people to either stay out, or avoid the sun - keeping properly hydrated should be at the top of everyone’s priority list. However, new research by Actiph Water reveals an...

“It is brilliant to have someone to talk to,” says local young cancer patient

Each year, around 20 teenagers and young adults are treated at the Derriford Hospital, Plymouth following a cancer diagnosis. Teenage Cancer Trust, the UK charity dedicated to supporting these young people provides a locally based service ensuring every patient can access age-appropriate care and support.

Teenage Cancer Trust has completed a roll out of its innovative Nursing and...

Bladder and Bowel event to take place in Plymouth

The eighth Bladder and Bowel Event (BABE) is set to take place on Friday 22 June 2018.

BABEs are aimed at supporting people with bladder and bowel problems and are organised by staff from our colorectal, urological and gynaecological teams.

The event will take place at the Future Inn, Derriford and will include various talks by health specialists from University Hospitals...

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