Could Vaping Be Connected To Respiratory Disease?
In recent years, vaping has gained popularity as a seemingly harmless alternative to traditional tobacco smoking. With enticing flavours and the perception of reduced harm, many have embraced vaping. What was initially believed to be a safer option, however, may not be as benign as once thought. In research conducted in 2022 by the Office […]
Managing Eczema on Holiday
As many of us embark on exciting adventures and create lasting memories with loved ones on our summer holidays, for those living with eczema, the holiday season can bring about many unique challenges. Eczema is a skin condition that causes the skin to become itchy, dry, and cracked. According to the National Eczema Society, the […]
First Memories of OCD
Growing up is an intricate journey, full of challenges and lessons. For some individuals, this path is compounded with an additional layer of complexity, such as living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is a mental health condition characterised by intrusive, unwanted, and repetitive thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviours or mental […]
Understanding OCD “What If” Thoughts
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects millions of people worldwide, presenting a wide range of distressing symptoms. One of the most common manifestations of OCD is the presence of “what if” thoughts. OCD is a mental health condition characterised by intrusive, unwanted, and repetitive thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviours or mental […]
Clinical Trials: Empowering Self-Care on International Self-Care Day
This International Self-Care Day, it’s important to recognise the role that clinical trials play in promoting self-care. This awareness day is celebrated on the 24th of July and is organised by the Global Self-Care Federation1. The charity encourages everyone to make and share their commitment to embracing a specific self-care action. Self-care can come in […]
Top Five Questions About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Answered
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, commonly referred to as OCD, is a mental health condition with three main parts: obsessions, emotions, and compulsions. Obsessions are persistent thoughts, images, doubts, worries, or urges that intrude on an individual’s mind, despite being unwanted. These thoughts can cause significant mental discomfort or anxiety as well as guilt, depression, and disgust. […]
World Population Day: Lung Diseases Affecting the Older Population
On this World Population Day, we are highlighting the health issues facing our global society and how we are tackling these issues through clinical trials, providing hope for a better future. World Population Day is organised by the United Nations1 and aims to raise awareness of the urgency and importance of the issues facing the […]
Research Appreciation Day: Advancing Medical Research Through Clinical Trials
Research Appreciation Day provides an opportunity to acknowledge the profound impact of clinical trials in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. This year, we’re joining in the celebrations of the first-ever Research Appreciation Day, run by MQ Mental Health1, celebrating, and recognising the importance of research throughout the week. The inaugural awareness day is […]
World Well-being Week: Five Ways Everyone Can Look After their Well-being
This week is World Well-being Week. It’s celebrated during the last week of June every year. This awareness week provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the many aspects of well-being, from meaningful, purposeful work in our communities to looking after our physical, mental, and emotional health. For this year’s awareness week, we want to […]
Love Your Lungs Week: Debunking Lung Disease Myths
This week is Love Your Lungs Week and we wanted to take this opportunity to raise awareness about lung disease and dispel common myths surrounding these conditions. Previously known as Breathe Easy Week by the British Lung Foundation, Love Your Lungs Week is an initiative run by Asthma and Lung UK, to raise awareness and […]