General News

News from the wider world of healing, healthcare and wellbeing

27th April 2016

A Manchester GP practice is prescribing yoga for patients - and even plans to create its own on-site studio to host classes  read more


13th April 2016

The Miriam Hospital has received a grant that will enable a 4-yr study on the benefits of stress management interventions for chronic pain and illness  read more


23rd February 2016

Royal medical colleges have called for urgent action to tackle air pollution, which they say is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths per year  read more


15th February 2016

A 36-year long study has linked an overactive thyroid with an increased risk of breast cancer in women.  read more


21st January 2016

Researchers have called for GPs to offer cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for all patients that have not responded to antidepressants  read more


20th April 2016

The British Medical Association has called an urgent meeting to discuss the healthcare crisis, falling morale and concerns over future risks to care..  read more


25th February 2016

A cafe-style service in North East Hampshire and Farnham's vanguard has helped reduce mental health hospital admissions by a third in seven months.  read more


18th February 2016

Read about The Diploma in Practical Spirituality and Wellness, recently submitted to Ofqual for approval.  read more


4th February 2016

The Forum of Private Business accused Holland & Barrett of making a "smash and grab raid" on the trade after H&B suppliers were told to cut prices  read more


7th January 2016

Cancer Research UK wants a 9pm watershed ban on TV advertising of junk food and is backing the call for a tax on sugary drinks  read more