‘Why should I stop working just because I have dementia?’
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‘Why should I stop working just because I have dementia?’

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-49745526 By  Jon KellyBBC Stories It’s not unusual for people of working age to be diagnosed with dementia. Many are perfectly capable of carrying on for years – but employers often don’t realise it. Each time IT consultant Doug Banks goes for a job interview – and he’s had two…

Bacterial ‘striptease’ evades antibiotics
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Bacterial ‘striptease’ evades antibiotics

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49826085 By James GallagherHealth and science correspondent, BBC News Bacteria have been caught “stripping off” in order to evade antibiotics and survive, scientists show. Researchers at Newcastle University filmed bacteria “undressing” and taking off their outer layer – or cell wall. Antibiotics can attack cell walls so scientists think this is…

Brendoncare and OneCall24’s Tough Mudder Challenge
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Brendoncare and OneCall24’s Tough Mudder Challenge

The #TOUGHERTHANMOST Tough Mudder challenge with The Brendoncare Foundation and OneCall24 team has officially been completed Who are The Brendoncare Foundation?  Brendoncare is a fantastic organisation which helps older people improve their quality of life, through their care homes, close care facilities and social clubs across the South of England.  They offer support built on…

NHS will not pay for ‘life-changing’ migraine drug
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NHS will not pay for ‘life-changing’ migraine drug

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49831726 By  James GallagherHealth and science correspondent, BBC News A migraine drug that has been described as “life changing” by some patients will not be made available on the NHS outside of Scotland. Erenumab – also known by the name Aimovig – is one of the first bespoke migraine drugs…

‘A bleak picture’: Cuts to multi-buy offers needed to end obesity epidemic
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‘A bleak picture’: Cuts to multi-buy offers needed to end obesity epidemic

This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/a-bleak-picture-cuts-to-multi-buy-offers-needed-to-end-obesity-epidemic-11818604 By Sky News Scotland’s health survey says two-thirds of adults are overweight and records the lowest score for mental well-being since 2008. Scotland’s obesity epidemic can only be reversed by cutting multi-buy offers on unhealthy food and drink, Cancer Research UK has said. he charity has warned urgent action…