Women ‘more likely to be told autoimmune conditions are psychological’
Hundreds of millions of people – about one in 10 globally – are affected by autoimmune conditions, which can cause a range of health issues including fatigue, muscle pain and rashes. But research by the University of…
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If you’re over 55 and too tired to make it into the office, these two Fair Work decisions are required reading | Van Badham
It was only in July that Australia's Fair Work Commission rejected the request from a full-time council employee, Steven Polak, to reduce his days in the office from two a week to one. Polak argued that as he was over 55…
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I lost my hair to chemo - now my wigs are worn by A-list stars
The 26-year-old, who was in between acting jobs and working in a call centre, said the diagnosis was a "massive turning point" in her life. "It does really make you think about what you want to do in life," she said. She…
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Remember the disabled adults who need social care | Letters
John's concerns were shared by my wife and I as our disabled daughter moved from her specialist residential further-education setting 17 years ago. However, with her gutsy approach and strong financial support by way of…
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The surprising benefits of food rationing | Letters
Bring on the redistribution revolution, 6 October ); and ( The generation raised on sugar rations – and what their health reveals 70 years later, 7 October ). Shocking that the average family throws away 156 meals a…
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Can I get too much protein? Experts answer your questions on the popular supplement
While plant and whey powders are both popular, we opted for whey, given its surging prices and popularity (and the former's higher risk of lead ). What started as a simple mission to find the best-tasting powders soon…
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As a scientist, here's what worries me about the suspected Russian plague victim | Devi Sridhar
Each step promises progress through human innovation, investment and planning. The World Health Organization (WHO), for example, brings experts together to identify and prioritise emerging disease threats and collect the…
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The IMI gives training centres more streamlined and flexible accredited assessment offer
The new IMI Accredited Assessment streamlines documentation and provides the facility for either workplace or approved centre-based delivery, making it a cost-effective and flexible solution for centres to offer to…
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College brings plumbing lessons to life with virtual reality
Using the College’s 360-degree cameras, the Plumbing team is recording demonstrations that students can watch through VR headsets. The immersive recordings give learners the feeling of being present in the workshop…
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The Sandwell Colleges Student Teja’s Design Becomes Official NHS Charity Mascot ‘Blue’
The official charity supporting patients, families and staff across Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust hospital sites and community services, launched the competition to create a friendly and recognisable character…
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