Health & Beauty

Researchers at University of Exeter have developed a new test to help diagnoses diabetes, which they say will lead to more effective diagnosis and patient care.

Research published in the journal Diabetes Care, shows how a genetic test can help doctors to differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in young adults.

With rising obesity levels it is sometimes difficult for doctors to distinguish between type 1 diabetes, which requires treatment with insulin injections and type 2 diabetes, which can be controlled through diet and weight loss. The Exeter team has devised a...

A county-wide campaign to help parents care for their children when they have minor ailments like coughs and colds, without using unnecessary antibiotics, has been launched across Devon.

The Devon County Council Public Health campaign, ‘Listen to your gut’ follows a successful pilot by parents at the Braunton and Ilfracombe Children’s centre, which saw the development of a social media campaign consisting of an animation of ‘talking tums’. These tums represent parents in the playground sharing tips for treating minor ailments, looking after healthy gut bacteria and avoiding the...

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are urging locals to enjoy a safe Bonfire Night by following some simple do’s and don’ts to reduce risks.

As fireworks are explosives and burn at such high temperatures, the utmost care is necessary in their storage, handling and use, whether you are organising a display for the family, friends or the general public.

Marc House, Community Safety Prevention Manager said: “While most people enjoy fireworks responsibly, in the wrong hands they can cause real misery. Remember that fireworks are explosives, and as such should be...

A weight-loss expert from Exeter has won a brilliant bronze award for the exceptional work she does in helping 170 people in the area to lose weight every week.

To celebrate this achievement Lyndsay is opening a new day time Heavitree group.

The new group will open at 10am on Tuesday 10th November at Heavitree Social Club to enable more local slimmers to reach their dream weights, improve their health and change their lives. Lyndsay, who already runs Heavitree and Whipton Slimming World groups, has been given the ‘Bronze’ status by the national slimming club because of her...