A team of researchers are raising epilepsy awareness in Ethiopia using an educational comic book – which 90 per cent of health professionals would recommend. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2016
Expert seeks to reassure families following autism claim
Suggestions that there may be a link between autism and a widely-used painkiller have been played down by a leading expert. Continue reading
New research: Parkinson’s disease on the rise, but cure could be near
Recent studies have revealed that the number of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease has been on the rise over the past 30 years in the United States – but British studies have said that a cure could be on the horizon. Continue reading
Mum educates people about Down’s Syndrome after her son is excluded from birthday party
A mother whose Down’s syndrome son was the only child not invited to a classmate’s birthday party has written an open letter to better educate people on the condition. Continue reading
Boy with ultra-rare form of epilepsy appointed guest of honour at charity event
A young boy with a rare and severe form of epilepsy has been told that he will be the guest of honour at a charity fundraising event. Continue reading
Man with Down Syndrome’s online job appeal video goes viral
A video of a man with Down’s Syndrome voicing his employment concerns has gone viral – attracting more than 30,000 hits on the internet in one week alone. Continue reading
Sahara Home’s Sharon Kaur attends ‘end of pier’ party
Sharon Kaur, founder and managing director of Sahara Care Homes, attended a summer party at St Paul’s Churchyard, Covent Garden on 9 June, hosted by London accountants, Haslers. Continue reading
Dads urged by Prince William to discuss mental health issues with their children
Prince William has urged dads to be more open about their feelings and to discuss mental health with their children. Continue reading