Health & Wellbeing

Negative Experiences in childhood have been labelled a ‘toxic stress’ on dental health, according to a new report. Research published in the journal of Community Dentistry Oral and Epidemiology has provided strong evidence for reinforcing claims that socioeconomic factors have a divisive role to play in the health of children.

Four Oaks Healthy Lifestyle Centre and Core Harmony are teaming up to deliver 'The Total Focus 90 Day Ultimate Lifestyle Challenge' the Ultimate chance for you to take control of your life by creating a positive mindset which will enhance your ability to change your overall lifestyle through challenging your thought processes alongside a detailed individual nutrition and fitness plan to achieve. 

In todays world more people than ever are mentally unstable. Depression, anxiety, violence, irrational and anti-social behavior are escalating in our society. Research published in the medical journal Biological Psychiatry indicates that some foods may effectively treat some of these problems.

Our understanding of cancer is rapidly evolving, and now a growing body of research shows that taking an integrative approach (combining the best of complementary therapies and orthodox treatments to get the best outcomes) gives the best chance of reclaiming health.

Many people know that exposure to the sun, especially at the height of summer, can damage their skin. But they don't realise that extended exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can also increase the risk of developing eye problems.

About one third of the 900 million people in the WHO European Region live in countries that have not yet banned the use of all forms of asbestos, and this potentially exposes them at work and in the environment.

Over 400 visitors to Birmingham's Vaisakhi celebrations in Handsworth Park took the opportunity to undergo a potentially life-saving health 'MOT' and health bosses have hailed the record-breaking NHS Health Check initiative as 'a public health triumph'.

Paediatrician at Leeds General Infirmary and researcher at the University of York's Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) wins 'Young Investigator of the Year' for work which will “shape the way children's health services are configured” 

Leading companies in the medical technology industry have announced that they have formed the Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed), focused on advancing patient care.

The Welsh Government has today announced an extra £100,000 will be invested to support veterans and serving military personal in Wales every year.

Some people are born with prominent ears, which protrude from the side of the head. The misery it can cause is not just a schoolyard problem. The torment and teasing can last a lifetime and for adults it can lead to loss of confidence and self-esteem. 

New research has revealed millions of Brits are at high risk of dust mites in their homes due to poor bedroom hygiene.

A revolutionary new 'zoom' lens' has helped Elaine Wilcox restore her youthful sight. The new lens has been implanted in her eyes to correct her deteriorating vision.

According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, 56% Pakistanis think they are appropriately weighted; 27% think they are somewhat overweight.

New research published in BMJ Open shows that primary school-aged children in Wales are more likely to have used e-cigarettes than tobacco, and more school pupils report having ever used e-cigarettes than tobacco at all ages until age 14-15. 

Sunday 12 April marked the 60th anniversary of Jonas Salk's Polio vaccine being declared both safe and effective, following what was one of the largest clinical trials in history.