Health & Beauty

Since the warm weather of summer is usually more of a focal point when it comes to working on a tan and achieving those perfect beach tresses, many people forget that winter is a season that can cause lasting damage to your appearance if you aren't careful. A particular culprit is the skin since an increased exposure to colder air and everyone turning up the heating often leads to a variety...

A patient who suffers from chronic migraines became the first person in the country to receive a new treatment at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) last month.

Anna Walker had been suffering with debilitating migraines that left her bed bound and having to take medical retirement. However, thanks to work by the Headache team at UHP, Anna has become the first person in the...

As you age, the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) increases. Working adults, especially those in their 40s and 50s, are particularly vulnerable due to the combination of aging, stress, and lack of physical activity.

CVD is a broad term that includes any disease of the heart or blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. These...

Devon Air Ambulance is sometimes called to assist with Inter Hospital Transfers (IHT) but more recently, they have undertaken a new ‘Rapid Transfer Service’ for stroke patients.

Strokes are the second most common cause of death worldwide. 85% of strokes are caused by a blockage (a clot called a thrombus) in the small blood vessels of the brain, and the remaining 15% occur as a result...