Scientists have found that a simple blood test, which can read DNA, could be used to predict obesity levels in children.
Researchers at the Universities of Southampton, Plymouth and Exeter used the test to assess the levels of epigenetic switches in the PGC1a gene – a gene that regulates fat storage in the body.
Epigenetic switches take place through a chemical change called...
Plymouth is set to invest just over £11 million into six new contracts to provide much-loved community-based services for 0-five year olds from children’s centres across the city.
A report to Cabinet yeseterday explained how this investment will prompt new working arrangements that will mean more joined up services with health and other providers so that families with young children...
A third (33%) of parents in the South West now see it as their ‘parental duty’ to contribute to their child’s first property purchase, with nearly half (49%) gifting over £10,000 to their child and one in eight (12%) over £50,000, according to new research from QualitySolicitors.
In the process, parents in the region are making major sacrifices, with one in five (20%) of parents in...
A group of dental students at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have been working with pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Devonport to make them aware of the dangers of hidden sugar in what they eat and drink .
For many years, fat has been recognised as the ‘bogeyman’ in our diets. But recently sugar has been identified as the real...
Men and women in the South West are being called on to clear out their cupboards, dig through their drawers and donate any unwanted items to TK Maxx’s fundraising campaign for Cancer Research UK - Give Up Clothes for Good.
Give Up Clothes for Good is the UK’s largest and longest running charity clothing collection partnership. Since 2004 the campaign has raised £13.5 million for Cancer...
Doc McStuffins is embarking on a national experiential retail tour “Doc ‘s Check-Up Clinic”, inspired by the Disney Junior hit animated series of the same name.
Free to the public, the touring check-up clinic will embark on a cross country road trip on 8th February visiting major cities. The hit series for children models good health, nurturing and compassion through stories of a young...
Doc McStuffins is embarking on a national experiential retail tour “Doc ‘s Check-Up Clinic”.
Free to the public, the tour will embark on a cross country road trip visiting major cities, including Plymouth on 24 February.
The hit series for children models good health, nurturing and compassion through stories of a young girl, Doc, a would-be doctor, who cares for and can communicate with her toys that include Lambie and Stuffy. Doc fans will be able to dress up in a doctor’s tunic, with their own stethoscope and clipboard. They will then be invited to Doc’s clinic where they...
Since new Government regulations came into force last year, 189 parents in Plymouth have been fined for taking their children on holiday during term time.
Plymouth City Council received the alerts from schools across the city highlighting unauthorised absence for the reason of family holidays from 1 September 2013 to 24 January 2014.
A unique interactive music event for the under 5s and their grown ups! Come and have fun and join in with this concert led by two of the finest folk music performers and song leaders in the South West. Sarah and Paul from Wren Music will bring songs from projects they have been involved with - from the hugely popular Nice Warm Socks to the more recent Songbox - as well as new tunes for you to enjoy.
There will be audience participation including singing and a chance to make an instant band! Wren Music will provide some instruments, but please bring along your own as well if you...
