Isuzu UK is proud to announce its success as a runner-up in ITV’s prestigious Head First Awards, securing up to £250,000 of matched airtime on the ITV network. The award, aimed at highlighting the importance of mental health and wellbeing, aligns with Isuzu’s commitment to supporting men in hard-to-reach, often labour-intensive environments. The ITV Head First initiative, which encourages brands to create campaigns that champion mental health, is designed to foster long-term cultural change. Isuzu’s entry centres on the power of comradery and conversation, showcasing the pick-up truck as a safe space for meaningful dialogue between friends, family, and…

Every so often, a food ‘scare/scandal’ story will appear in the media about the ingredients in foods that we buy or consume daily. For instance, a few years ago, it was about horse meat being found in burgers sold by various supermarkets. Much of the reaction to that revelation verged on repugnance that discerning palates may have unwitting consumed a piece of Dobbin. There was also the concern that there was no mention of a horse on the label. One of the questions it raised was, what’s really in our food? For instance, the British may not be fond…

Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life of people living with life-threatening illness and people close to them. It prevents and relieves suffering and focuses on helping people to live well until the end (Hospice UK 2020). Worldwide approximately only 14% of people who need palliative care currently receive it. In the UK, 90% of people who die would benefit from palliative care, meaning over 600,000 people each year need it; a figure only going to increase as the population ages and the complexity of conditions from what people are dying from increases. If the current trend continues, the demand for…

Screening for breast, bowel and cervical cancer will be made quicker and more effective under plans to roll out the use of digital images to detect cancer. The Department of Health and Social Care is taking forward the recommendation of the UK National Screening Committee to increase the use of digital pathology to examine body tissue samples as part of screening programmes. This will help: Clinicians to gain second opinions on whether samples obtained are cancerous. Laboratories to work more efficiently and quickly, including allowing reporting off site. Make it easier to identify cancer. Speed up diagnosis for patients. The announcement…

will be on hand to talk to members of the public and encourage those with suspected symptoms to visit their GP as soon as possible. This comes as survey data also shows that just over a third (34%) of South Asian people surveyed would visit their GP if they had a chest infection that kept coming back, and a similar percentage would do the same if they had a loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss (36%), which are lesser-known signs of lung cancer. Dr. Jyoti Sood said: “Tens of thousands of people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year in England,…

“A huge benefit of these exercises is the number of calories burnt; however, they provide many other health benefits such as improving strength, mental wellbeing and overall happiness. There is an exercise out there for everyone and it is exciting to find your perfect fit – or a variety of workouts.” The research was conducted by Breaking Muscle, which is the fitness world’s preeminent destination for timely, high-quality information on exercise, fitness, health, and nutrition.

Black seed oil, derived from the Nigella sativa plant, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems across the globe. Its purported health benefits range from boosting immunity to improving digestion. This article delves into the scientific evidence surrounding black seed oil, exploring its potential benefits and limitations, and providing a balanced perspective on its use in modern healthcare. **Understanding Black Seed Oil and its Composition** Black seed oil, also known as black cumin seed oil, is extracted from the seeds of the Nigella sativa plant. The oil is rich in various bioactive compounds, including thymoquinone, a potent antioxidant…