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People requiring clinically urgent blood tests have been assured they will still be able to have them as surgeries and health care settings are faced with a shortage of equipment used for carrying out blood tests.

A global supply issue is affecting the availability nationally of the blood tubes used for blood tests and this is now having an impact on the number of tests that are being carried out.

The shortage means surgeries and other healthcare settings are having to restrict the number of blood tests they can carry out and reduce non-clinically urgent testing....

Nootropics can be described as any supplement which increases mental focus. Another way to define the term Nootropic is a smart drug that is used to boost brain function . Researchers say that these substances which are FDA approved can actually help boost attention, improve memory, and even increase mental energy. However, many people are skeptical as to whether these supplements to increase focus really work. A simple example of Nootropic is coffee which most people take every morning and claim they improve their mental acuity and performance. The question if they work is highly...

The Covid-19 epidemic has been challenging in many ways. It has encouraged people to realise the importance health and educated them how to properly care for their own and their family members' health.

Because India is one of the nations badly affected by the outbreak, the health insurance industry has seen a significant spike in demand there and you should therefore try to invest in the best family health insurance plans . People are becoming concerned about the financial consequences of a medical disaster, which is why they are investing in extensive health insurance.

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People across Devon are being warned about six subtle signs that show their ears and eyes are telling them something serious about their health.

Just as simple headaches and sudden weight fluctuations can reveal deeper health concerns, eyes and ears can also give some clues that a potential health concern is happening in the body.

To help Devon people look out for the tell-tale signs, Giles Edmonds, Specsavers clinical services director, and chief audiologist, Gordon Harrison, are sharing the top six ‘watch-outs’ that could denote a problem.

Eye floaters –...