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A SOUTH Devon home care provider says its carers offer vital emotional support to those who can’t get out due to the coming cooler weather combined with the ongoing COVID-19 threat.

Guardian Homecare says once the clocks change, elderly and vulnerable people will stay inside more, and its carers are sometimes their only link to the outside world.

Catherine Porter, Manager at Guardian Homecare, which delivers personalised home care in Exeter, said: “The days are now getting darker and cooler, and this can often limit the amount of time our service users can get outside, if...

The average life expectancy for those who have been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma is typically fewer than 18 months. There is no cure for this terminal form of cancer, no matter what stage it is caught at. There are several treatments that may be used to extend your life for as long as possible and to help you make the most out of the time you have left.

Why is mesothelioma so deadly? This rare condition damages the pleura, which is the protective lining of the lungs. Individuals who are exposed to asbestos may inhale tiny fibers that then settle in the pleura, where they...

Fungal infections are among the most painful infections a person can endure. The scientific name mycosis can be loosely defined as a mushroom-like disease, yet, not all of them appear that way. The symptoms include irritation, scaly or flaky skin, redness and itching, swelling, and blisters. The cause of fungal infections comes from different reasons and can live on the skin and inside the body such as the mouth, throat, vagina, and gut. If there is no overgrowth, the fungus can live in those places harmlessly, but the growth can cause any of these symptoms if not more. If you happen to...

Several smokers say they use tobacco for a variety of reasons, such as relief from stress, relaxation, or even in social interactions. Some even claim it can have positive effects, as it is a stimulant that can increase sensory information and sharpen the mind. Tobacco companies continuously transform their products to attract users and present new tobacco products onto the market. Many of which look very different from typical tobacco products you might recognize or know about. In this article, we are going to list some of them that you might want to try.

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