Today is International Ataxia Awareness Day
Ataxia UK is the national charity that supports everyone affected by ataxia. For most ataxias, there is no cure, and research shows that just 7% of people in the UK have even heard of ataxia.
Computer game helps teenagers discuss sexual coercion
Coventry University are expanding their ongoing research into this sensitive subject with the launch of a new innovative project this autumn.
Birmingham Medical Charity To Feature In Online Appeal
How a Birmingham medical charity is saving lives around the world
Diet in a Day turns spotlight on region’s food habits
Brummies are being encouraged to take part in a unique lunchtime photographic event to help University of Birmingham researchers find out more about the region’s healthy eating habits.
Forgotten great lives, number 367
Laurence Inman continues his quest for a healthy body and, it seems, has found the one he would have liked: Percy Cerutty’s
‘Company, villainous company, hath been the spoil of me.’
Laurence Inman has body-image issues but, in his quest for the Thin Man, he might have found the answer with a new invention.
More elderly could benefit from drugs to prevent heart disease, study shows
Institute for Health Research drugs prescribed to more patients aged 75 and over will help to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease for that group.
Advice from the Ambulance Service
West Midland Ambulance Service with some emergency guidelines.
Learn about the heart and CPR at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
Local people are invited to learn about the heart and CPR at a health talk taking place at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital next week.
More complaints than ever, but complaining should be easier, says Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman reveals that a record number of enquiries were received in the last year from people needing help with their complaint.
West Midlands people invited to have their say in prioritising dementia research
A leading dementia support and research charity is inviting members of the public, professionals and people affected by the condition to help shape the future of dementia research.
Volunteers needed for new study into the effects of pet bereavement on older adults
University of Birmingham researchers investigating the effects of bereavement on the immune system are looking for volunteers to help with a pioneering study.
Aiming to remove the stigma around mental health issues
This month sees 25 voluntary and community sector organisations working together in Birmingham to create a strong alliance which improves patient choice and delivers services where people need them most.
Volunteers needed for new study into effects of bereavement on the immune system
University of Birmingham researchers investigating the effects of bereavement on the immune system are looking for volunteers to help with a pioneering study.
Licensed venues urged to tighten up on fire safety
A health and safety body is urging pub, club and restaurant owners in the West Midlands to tighten up on fire safety, to make sure staff and customers are properly protected against potential tragedy.
Vegging out in the city
The UK is fast becoming one of the heaviest countries in the world. With growing levels of obesity one of the most challenging health obstacles, creating a new culture of food and food production is one way of tackling the problem.