Kingston locals have been left “shocked” at the lack of events taking place during this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Over 120 events are currently due
Author: Patrick Bawn
Social media: a positive influence for mental health sufferers?
One hundred years ago this month, a renowned Victorian poet sat alone with her depressive thoughts, ready to publish her dialogues with insanity. Charlotte Mew
Coca-Cola launch new sugar-free drink following sugar tax
COCA-COLA is launching a new and improved sugar-free drink this Summer to combat obesity, in light of the government’s sugar tax. In the company’s biggest
St George’s researchers create device that detects heart disease in 10 minutes
A GROUP of researchers are developing a hand-held device that could detect heart disease from a few drops of a patient’s blood in just 10
Vandals cause damage to a children’s playground in Ham
VANDALS set fire to part of a local children’s playground over the weekend, forcing its temporary closure during the Easter break. Richmond Borough Council reported that the toddler’s
Why Britain needs a sugar tax
THE CONSERVATIVE Government is making a habit of flip-flopping its decisions – and they have proved this once again with their obesity strategy, announcing it will shelve any
Revolutionising healthcare with virtual reality
Kingston University and St George’s Hospital launched the UK’s first university-based paramedic virtual training centre in November last year. This complex clinical simulation centre brings to
St George’s ranked number one for global research influence
Kingston University’s healthcare partner has been ranked number one for research influence worldwide. According to data from the Times Higher World University Rankings 2015-16, St
Researchers warn eleven moles on your arm could indicate skin cancer
Simply counting the number of moles on your arm could indicate your melanoma risk, new research suggests. Doctors use mole counts to determine the risk