June 14th is World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). This global event provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations while thanking people who have already donated. Figures from the NHS reveal that the trust needs over 200 000 new donors each year to meet future patient needs. There is currently a countrywide shortage, particularly
Improvements in the accuracy of testing procedures have led to the blood donation rules for sex workers and gay men being relaxed. Both groups are now able to donate blood three months after their last sexual activity. Previous blood donation rules meant that men who have sex with men had to wait 12 months and sex workers were prevented
Listeria Outbreak: Is It Still a Threat?
Listeria is a food-borne bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal upset in healthy people when they have consumed contaminated food. The illness caused by the consumption of this bacteria is called listeriosis. Listeriosis can prove fatal in older people, pregnant women and those with weakened immune…
Action Mesothelioma Day: Raising Awareness of Symptoms and Treatment
July 5th is Action Mesothelioma Day. This campaign is run by the British Lung Foundation to help find a cure for malignant mesothelioma by raising awareness and fundraising. Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Despite being banned in the UK since 1999, we have…
Are Fragrances Bad for Health?
Fragrances have become part of everyday life. From spraying air fresheners in our home to using fragranced beauty products and toiletries, it seems we all love to smell good. But could fragrances be bad for our health? It’s no secret that most fragrance products feature…
What Your Nails Say About Your Health
Did you know that your nails can provide insight into your overall health? Your nail health reflects what is happening in the rest of your body and can help you identify and manage certain health problems. While many nail problems are minor and don't necessarily…
Breathe Easy Week: Do You Need to Get Your Breath Checked?
Breathe Easy Week is being celebrated between the 17th and 23rd of June this year. It is the British Lung Foundation’s (BLF) annual awareness week to promote the importance of lung health and inform people about the risks of lung disease. Efficient lungs support a healthy body…
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