Health & Wellbeing

Visits to heat exhaustion advice on the NHS website have more than doubled in the past 48 hours as temperatures surge in England. 

Pioneering transformative wellness destination Chiva-Som Hua Hin, Thailand, is launching epigenetics testing and hyperbaric oxygen treatments, further enhancing its already extensive, bespoke approach to optimal health.  

Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, Inc. ("Tilray Brands") (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY) and a global leader in medical cannabis, empowering the therapeutic alliance between patients and healthcare practitioners to make informed individualized health decisions, thereby transforming healthcare, have announced the launch of Broken Coast EU-GMP certified medical cannabis products in Australia.

On 3 June, Synnovis, a pathology laboratory which processes blood tests on behalf of a number of NHS organisations, primarily in Southeast London, was the victim of a cyber attack.

Midland Mencap celebrated Learning Disability Week and welcomed Birmingham's Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress to a PURE graduation event at The Library of Birmingham.

Little Hearts Matter, the only charity in the UK and Ireland dedicated to supporting and empowering anyone affected by the diagnosis of a single ventricle heart condition (or "half a heart"), is proud to announce the launch of an animated film designed to raise awareness about this serious condition.

Following a Crisis Appeal launched by Birmingham Hospice, the UK’s leading retirement property developer, McCarthy Stone has donated £2,000 to help fund its palliative and end-of-life care services.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity invited the new High Sheriff for the West Midlands, Doug Wright MBE, to its airbase and charity headquarters in Shifnal, Shropshire, to find out more about its lifesaving pre-hospital emergency service.

PurpleSpace, the world’s only networking and professional development hub for disability employee resource group leaders, has been acquired by Scope.

The British Dental Association has said failure to set out credible plans to save NHS dentistry will hit the parties at the ballot box across the Midlands, with evidence showing the state of the service is now at the forefront of voter concerns.

A team of Saudi doctors has successfully conducted a landmark separation surgery on Filipino conjoined twins, Akhizah and Ayeesha, granting them a new lease on life and marking another milestone in the Kingdom's renowned Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme.

Akhizah and Ayeesha, just 16 months old and born in Panabo City, Davao del Norte province, Philippines, arrived in Saudi Arabia earlier this month. The twins were accompanied on the journey by Hashima, their 19-year-old single mother who was abandoned by her husband after the birth of the twins.

The family's journey was facilitated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and the Saudi medical team. The twins were transported aboard a medically equipped evacuation plane provided by KSrelief, ensuring their safe arrival and immediate medical assessment in Riyadh.

The surgery was led by the esteemed Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSrelief and a distinguished paediatric surgeon with over 30 years of experience. Dr. Al Rabeeah has successfully overseen 60 separation surgeries, and the programme has reviewed 136 cases from 26 different countries since the program's inception in 1990.

This year alone, Dr. Al Rabeeah has performed four successful separation surgeries. The twins, Akhizah and Ayeesha, shared one liver, presenting a complex medical challenge. However, the expertise and dedication of Dr. Al Rabeeah and his team ensured a successful operation.

The medical team is now closely monitoring the twins' recovery, with optimistic expectations for their health and future. Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah expressed his gratitude for the support and collaboration that made this surgery possible. 

"This success is a testament to the dedication and skill of our medical team and the unwavering support of the Kingdom's leadership," he stated. It brings us immense joy to see these children given a chance for a better life

The Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme continues to be a beacon of hope for families worldwide, demonstrating the Kingdom's commitment to humanitarian aid and medical excellence. The programme's success not only highlights Saudi Arabia's advanced medical capabilities but also its compassionate approach to global humanitarian efforts.

Studying combined data from the UK Biobank, a unique record of patient information from over half a million Britons, could help make ‘groundbreaking discoveries’ in the understanding and treatment of breast cancer, say researchers.

Details of the first Birmingham Disability Festival, hosted by Birmingham City University (BCU) on Saturday 6t July, have just been announced.

The Radiation Oncology Centre at Health City Camana Bay in the Cayman Islands has announced the introduction of Brachytherapy (BT) for cervical cancer treatment, providing a cutting-edge option for women affected by this prevalent gynaecological cancer.

Leading nutritionist, Jane McClenaghan, has given 10 Effective Strategies for Cholesterol Control to support Men's Health.

‘Plants not pressure’ the new campaign from Thrive is advocating gardens and green space as a place for men to grow their mental and physical strength. The campaign supports Men's Health Week 2024 taking place from 10-16 June. #menshealthweek #plantsNOTpressure.