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Parkinson’s disease: ‘You can have a career after diagnosis’

8th December 2023

Tincy Jose is a junior sister working in urgent care at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. When the 45-year-old reported symptoms to her GP, she said a…

Blood test shows if organs are ageing fast or slowly

8th December 2023

Similar to doing an MOT on a car, scientists believe they can run a blood test to check how fast a person’s internal organs are ageing, and even predict which…

Punch a pillow, hug your pet, write to your MP: 22 ways to deal with your anger

8th December 2023

From planes and supermarkets to traffic jams and, of course, online, it feels as if everyone is angry. Is it any wonder? Politics has become more polarised and bad-tempered than at any time in living…

Government inaction on obesity is harming our health

8th December 2023

It’s easy to blame individuals, but real change can only happen if industry and the government take responsibility, says Colette Marshall of Diabetes UK. Plus a letter from Michael Fuller Re your report…

Hieda jobs round up – December 8, 2023

8th December 2023

Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of health. Below are a selection of jobs which will…

These are the microstressers that are damaging Gen Z’s wellbeing

5th December 2023

Although they are still relatively young, it seems Generation Z are already struggling with life stress. Eight in 10 Generation Z’ers feel overwhelmed by a myriad of microstresses and are…

Mental wellbeing at lowest level on record, ‘stark’ survey shows

5th December 2023

Mental wellbeing in Scotland is at its lowest level on record, a survey has suggested. The Scottish Health Survey, published on Tuesday by the Scottish Centre for Social Research and…

Norovirus: Winter vomiting virus cases rising

1st December 2023

Winter vomiting virus is doing the rounds in England, experts are warning. Every day last week, there were about 350 people in hospital with diarrhoea and vomiting symptoms, compared with…

Vaping: How to Prevent Children from Using E-Cigarettes & Help Them Quit

1st December 2023

Matthew Godfrey, Deputy Head at Downe House School in Berkshire shares some guidance and advice on how parents and schools can work collaboratively to prevent children from taking up vaping The current…

Hieda jobs round up – October 27, 2023

27th October 2023

Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of health. Below are a selection of jobs which will…