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Migraines used to control 26-year-old Sarah McClement's life but that has changed thanks to a new gadget.

Sarah, a business consultant from Exeter, has suffered from migraines for 11 years - weekly attacks that could take up to two days to clear.

This month sees Migraine Awareness Week (September 7-13). Migraines affect one in seven adults in the UK (over 8m people) making it more prevalent than diabetes, epilepsy and asthma combined. In 2012-13 there were more than 19,000 emergency hospital admissions for migraine and headache disorders and a recent report estimated the...

With the August bank holiday upon us doctors in Devon have reminded people where they can find medical help if they need it.

Dr Tim Burke, a family doctor from Devon and chair of the Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group, said people should choose the most appropriate NHS service so they can get fast and effective advice and treatment for their health issue.

Every year emergency departments (A&E) at hospitals in Devon see approximately 300,000 patients, a number of which have common illnesses or ailments, which may be better treated elsewhere...

Pandora Munoz has won first prize in a design a Doctor Who monster competition run by St Thomas Library.

The library, situated in Church road, Exeter, hosted an award event presenting Pandora with an upgraded version of the design she created.

The monster was redrawn and coloured by Simon Brett a local artist who works for the longest running scifi magazine in the world, Starburst. He presented Pandora with a framed original of her creature: ‘The Soul Stealer’.

Simon was impressed, saying: "Its inventive design and fascinating back story with special powers would...

A doctor from Devon has reminded people of the importance of using antibiotics wisely to help prevent the increase in antibiotic resistance.

Antibiotics Awareness Day takes place on 18 November and Dr David Gwynne, a GP from Devon and a clinical lead for medicines optimisation at Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), has backed a European campaign that encourages responsible use of antibiotics.

Studies show that patients are less likely to ask their GP for antibiotics if they are advised what to expect during the course of their illness....

Radiance MediSpa, an Exeter-based business, opened the doors of its new pioneering premises to the public with a launch day on Saturday 27 April 2013. The event celebrated a significant growth stage for the business, which has been supported by business growth service, GrowthAccelerator.

Radiance MediSpa has been launched by Dr Ros Debenham offering non-invasive skin and body treatments ranging from laser hair restoration to non-surgical liposuction – some of which are exclusive in the South West. A mother and daughter team, the business offers a full range of beauty and...