NHS plan to cut falls by elderly
According to a new report by the NHS Confederation a more joined-up strategy that focuses on local rather than national provision is needed to cut falls by the elderly.The report details how half of all people of the age ..

Medic 1 Announces Support For Cardiomyopathy Association
Medic 1 is pleased to announce our support for The Cardiomyopathy Association.  Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that affects people of all ages and is mostly inherited.There are different types of..

What's the best treatment for insect bites?
Midges, mosquitoes, flies, fleas and bed-bugs account for most of the insect bites in the UK.  There are countless over-the-counter treatments, ranging from creams, painkillers and anti-inflammatories, all supposed..

Warmth 'gives babies pain relief' during vaccination
BBC news is reporting the findings of a new study which suggests that warmth gives pain relief to babies.  According to research published in the journal Pain, babies cried less when they were warmer than those given..

Blood pressure warning from Diabetes UK
According to research by Diabetes UK, half of diabetics in England (and we suppose, throughout the UK) are failing to keep control of their blood pressure, which can lead to serious complications down the line.People with..