PUBLISHED: 11:19 16 July 2019 | UPDATED: 11:19 16 July 2019 Abigail Nicholson Daily attendances to the unit in Mill Road can double compared to the winter months with patients attending with a variety of injuries. Picture: Google StreetView Archant As the temperatures rise and school holidays begin, north Norfolk's beaches and tourist attractions are set to welcome thousands of holidaymakers this summer. With an increase in visitors to the region, the team at Cromer Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit is gearing up for one of their busiest times of the year. You may also want to watch: Daily attendances to the unit in Mill Road can double compared to the winter months with patients attending with a variety of injuries. Emergency nurse practitioner Guy Fiske said: "It can get very busy here in the summer months with patients coming in with burns, ankle sprains and wrist fractures."We have a very experienced nursing team here and there are several fractures and … [Read more...] about Nurse-led service at hospital gears up for busy summer
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Four ways to relieve joint aches without the use of painkillers
Four ways to relieve joint aches without the use of painkillers BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Joint pain can be irritating at best and crippling at worst, and it's certainly no fun to deal with in the summer heat. As one of the major health complaints here in the UK, more than 10 million people suffer with arthritis or other conditions that affect the joints, causing aches, pains and plenty of discomfort. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/health/four-ways-to-relieve-joint-aches-without-the-use-of-painkillers-38314792.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/article38314791.ece/c6c06/AUTOCROP/h342/2019-07-16_lif_51850062_I1.JPG Email Joint pain can be irritating at best and crippling at worst, and it's certainly no fun to deal with in the summer heat. As one of the major health complaints here in the UK, more than 10 million people suffer with arthritis or other conditions that affect the joints, causing aches, pains and plenty of discomfort. "Joint pain affects individuals … [Read more...] about Four ways to relieve joint aches without the use of painkillers
Scientists have found that anorexia is linked to metabolism
(CNN)The way we treat anorexia may be changing, thanks to a new study linking the illness to metabolism. The study, published Monday in the journal Nature Genetics, examined the DNA of almost 17,000 people with anorexia nervosa and 55,000 healthy control subjects. JUST WATCHED Woman documents stunning anorexia recovery Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Woman documents stunning anorexia recovery 01:42 Researchers identified eight genetic markers that correlate the illness, commonly called anorexia, to some of the same genetic factors that also influence the risk for psychiatric disorders -- such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression and anxiety; high physical activity; and metabolic and anthropometric traits, such as a low body mass index (BMI). "It means that when we think about anorexia nervosa we need to be thinking that it is not only a psychiatric disorder, but also a metabolic disorder," lead researcher Cynthia Bulik told CNN. Why is … [Read more...] about Scientists have found that anorexia is linked to metabolism
Juul CEO apologizes to parents of children who vape
Share Tweet Email e-cigarettes Share: Share Tweet Email Share: Share Tweet Email KGO SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The head of San Francisco-based Juul is apologizing to the parents whose children are addicted to his company's products.RELATED: Livermore votes to ban the sale of flavored tobacco, e-cigarettesThe U.S. Surgeon General has declared the use of e-cigarettes by teens a national epidemic.Juul CEO Kevin Burns appears in a new documentary called "Vaporized: America's E-cigarette Addiction." He says he's "sorry" teens are using the product.Juul has tried to fight youth use by shutting down its social media accounts and pulling fruity flavors from retailers.See more stories and videos related to e-cigarettes. Report a correction or typo Related topics: health & fitness san francisco smoking e cigarettes vaping vaporizer teenagers Share: Share Tweet Email Copyright © 2019 KGO-TV. All Rights … [Read more...] about Juul CEO apologizes to parents of children who vape
Polio Cases Surge in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Health Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper Health | Polio Cases Surge in Pakistan and Afghanistan Advertisement Supported by Global health False rumors that children are fainting or dying have led parents to turn away vaccinators, threatening the campaign to eradicate the disease. ByDonald G. McNeil Jr. July 15, 2019 The global drive to eliminate polio, which has gone on for 31 years and consumed over $16 billion, has been set back again by a surge of new cases in Pakistan and Afghanistan. As of July 10, there were a total of 42 polio paralysis cases in the two countries. They comprise Pakistan had 32 of the cases, compared to only three by the same date last year, and the situation is expected to get worse because hot summer weather favors the virus. There were only 12 cases in the country in 2018 and eight in 2017. For each paralyzed victim … [Read more...] about Polio Cases Surge in Pakistan and Afghanistan