Animals
By Science Correspondent A new cancer treatment has shown early promise in pet cats—and it might help humans too. Researchers in the U.S. have completed the first-ever clinical trial of a new drug for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a type of cancer that’s very
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By Science Correspondent In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers found that the brain’s control center for a lost appendage can persist long after surgical amputation — a finding that challenges long-held theories about the brain’s ability to reorganize itself, also known as plasticity. Scientists from the National Institutes of Health
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By Health Correspondent The next generation of an artificial heart valve made from a new plastic material could be a step closer to bedside. The research, led by the Universities of Bristol and Cambridge, demonstrated that the polymer material used to make the new artificial heart valve is safe following
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By Jill Dando News Child development experts at Leicester University are reminding parents and education professionals of free resources aimed at supporting prematurely born children through their school journey. With the summer holidays coming to an end, many youngsters will be starting school for the first time or returning to
Charity
By Josh Bell, Schools and Charities Correspondent A new public-access Defibrillator and Emergency Bleed Kit has been officially launched at SandBay Fish & Chip Shop & Cosy Cafe, in Somerset, thanks to the generous support of the Dedman Family, who have dedicated the installation in loving memory of Roy Dedman.
Mental Health
By Health Correspondent This National Allotments Week (11–17 August), new findings from the National Allotment Society’s latest national survey reveal that allotments are quietly transforming lives across the UK — not just as spaces for growing food, but as powerful tools for improving wellbeing. The survey, which gathered responses
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By Jill Dando News Maya the Defib Dog: The Heart-Saving Pup at the Centre of a Daughter’s Mission to Honour what Her Mum has always wanted to achieve. “Bringing Stories to Life — One Paw at a Time” At just 30 years old, Bristol Imaging Support Worker, at Southmead Hospital
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By Health Correspondent New study finds two intense workouts a week can be just as effective as four If your busy schedule keeps you out of the gym during the week, don't worry—your weekend workouts still count. According to Dr. Martin MacInnis, associate professor at the University
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By Health Correspondent Nearly one-third of people who adopted and adhered to a healthy diet did not lose any weight, but still reaped many health benefits, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Ben Gurion University, Israel. Independent of
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By Community Correspondent Ovacome, the UK ovarian cancer support charity, is hosting a free Health and Wellbeing Day at the Mercure Norwich Hotel on Saturday 19 July 2025. The event is open to anyone affected by ovarian cancer, including those diagnosed and their loved ones. The day will include expert-led
People
By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent A moving tribute unfolded on Thursday evening as a new community defibrillator was officially unveiled in memory of Roy Chell, the beloved husband of Christina Chell. The device is part of the Defibrillator Legacy Programme, which places life-saving defibrillators across the region while
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By Health Correspondent A new toolkit to support babies, children and young people in healthcare access high quality health play services was launched at UCLH last week with UCLH chief nurse Vanessa Sweeney welcoming visitors from NHS England and the play charity Starlight. Therapeutic play helps safeguard children against the
People
By Community Correspondent After nearly two decades behind the wheel as a Bristol bus driver and with a background in policing, Carlos Santos saw firsthand how quickly a life-threatening emergency can unfold. But it was the sudden death of a fellow bus driver from cardiac arrest in late 2024 that
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By Health Correspondent A major milestone in creative health was reached today as the National Arts in Hospitals Network (NAHN) unveiled the UK’s first comprehensive web-based guidance for hospital arts programmes at University College London Hospitals (UCLH). The NAHN Arts in Hospitals Guidance offers practical, evidence-based tools to help
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By Health Correspondent Technology use among older adults appears to benefit cognitive health rather than harm it, according to a large-scale meta-analysis published in Nature Human Behaviour. The study, which examined data from more than 411,000 adults ages 50 and older, reveals that engaging with digital devices may actually
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By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare has announced an exciting new collaboration with Physiology & Simulation Teaching, marking a significant step forward in their mission to save lives through innovation and education. This partnership brings together clinical expertise and advanced simulation-based learning to improve public