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ECH announces plans to open first UK medical cannabis clinics

European Cannabis Holdings (ECH) has announced plans to open The Medical Cannabis Clinics in a step toward aiding patients living with a range of chronic conditions.
mental wellbeing

How health spas are revolutionising mental wellbeing

Lab Spa explain how health spas offer an “escape from the pressures of London life by offering a tranquil space to workout and relax in”
acupuncture

UK clinicians urged to prescribe acupuncture to help ease NHS pressures

Clinicians in across the UK are being urged by the British Acupuncture Council to consider referring their patients for acupuncture to treat a range of different conditions
medicinal cannabis

80% of people willing to ask doctor about medicinal cannabis

A survey by Rehab 4 Addiction using Facebook reveals more than 80% of people aged 55+ are contemplating asking their doctor about medicinal cannabis following the upcoming the change that’s due to kick in next week
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Medical cannabis advocacy and education

Board Member for Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana (CFAMM), Peter Thurley, shares his views on medical cannabis advocacy and education issues
health research

Health research, from molecules to patients, at DCU

Director of Research Support Dr Ana M Terres notes the importance of health research and the strides being achieved by researchers at Dublin City University
Gynaecologic research: Improving health for women

Gynaecologic research: Improving health for women

Dr. Lisa Halvorson, U.S. National Institutes of Health discusses the importance of gynaecologic research to develop new treatments and keep women healthy
mental health

Connecting the dots between physical and mental health

Ophelie Martin, Communications Officer at Mental Health Europe shares insights on the link between physical and mental health, illustrating facts with her own personal story. According to the World Health Organization, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or...
Musculoskeletal disorders in the working population

Musculoskeletal disorders in the working population

Vern Putz Anderson from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) details the risk factors, symptoms and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace… Aches and pains are a part of life, but musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, such as back...

Musculoskeletal disorders in the working population

Vern Putz Anderson from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) details the risk factors, symptoms and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace Aches and pains are a part of life, but musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, such as back...
Figure 1. Work experience support and advice (Source NRAS WorkMatters 2017), juvenile-onset rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

The impact of juvenile onset rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases on education, vocation and employment

Professor Suzanne Verstappen discusses the impact and challenges associated with juvenile-onset rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases when navigating education and employment.
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Osteoarthritis: disease development and treatments

Dr Deborah Lee of Dr Fox Online Pharmacy outlines the burden of osteoarthritis, how it can impact daily life, and emerging treatment options.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Urgent Need for Prioritization

Despite its prevalence and impact, PCOS remains an under-recognized, under-diagnosed, and under-funded condition. Sasha Ottey and Katherine Sherif explain why this approach to the condition must change.
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Treatment of migraines: Minimally invasive surgery, regenerative approach and botox

Giorgio Pietramaggiori and Saja Scherer, MD, from the Global Medical Institute, describe a revolution in the treatment of migraines: minimally invasive surgery, a regenerative approach and Botox.
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The shifting burden of neglected tropical diseases in the age of climate change

Now is the time to invest in trans-national control strategies to stop the spread of neglected tropical diseases and limit suffering, say Jake Mathewson and Ente Rood, Epidemiologists at KIT Royal Tropical Institute.
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The impact of oral health inequalities in England

Dental Surgeon Dr Shiraz Khan unpacks the challenges impacting dental care in the UK and the measures needed to mitigate poor oral health inequalities.
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Train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio: The toxic risks of transporting hazardous chemicals

The toxic risks of vinyl chloride have been debated for years, but a recent train derailment in the US brought this debate into the public eye, say Jessie R Badley, Caleb Ryce and Pamela J Lein.

Are over-the-counter drugs an under-appreciated toxic danger?

OTC drugs are not harmless. Understanding the effects and dangers of OCT abuse and misuse is key to public safety, here UC Davis explains
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DESI telescope unveils cosmic secrets: Mapping the universe’s evolution

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has set on a journey to unveil the mysteries of our universe's evolution, looking back 11 billion years into the past.
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Cannabis use linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke

Analysis of over 430,000 adults in the United States has unveiled concerning connections between cannabis consumption and heightened risks of heart attack and stroke.

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