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But few are neglected like the devastating chronic condition ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome). In severe cases, the illness shuts down people's lives almost entirely, causing an extreme…
The new PM has called for a ‘complete rethink’ of education and argued that we need to end the obsession with university pathways and value ‘the hard hat every bit as much as the graduation cap’ through greater parity of…
But, for some, it's just one of countless examples that are outdated and loaded with stigma. Last month, leading Dutch dictionary Dikke van Dale said it would include a new term for the labia, "vulvalippen" - in its…
Most people with hypertension (59%) are in the dark and undiagnosed, raising their risk of stroke, heart attack and early death, according to the largest ever study of its kind. Even among those who are diagnosed and…
Delivering on the Prime Minister’s commitment in his first week in the role to put technical education on an equal footing with the traditional academic path, the new national qualifications will be created to sit…
Either way, you may have the same problem: something is stuck in your eye and needs to come out. Addressing the situation incorrectly can lead to bigger issues such as infection, scarring, an ulcer or corneal scratches…
The 2025 figures are the sixth highest on record. Opiates and opioids, which include drugs such as heroin, remain the most deadly drug types, implicated in 78% of all deaths. But the presence of nitazenes – a highly…
From the Class of 2025/26, a record 31 learners will begin degrees in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science this month. The figures include a College record of 25 learners progressing to study Medicine, with others…
Open to colleagues working in any business department, Learnmore is now offering a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer course, with a Level 4 programme launching this autumn. The Level 3 apprenticeship, the first to be…
The award, delivered by AA Hotel & Hospitality Services in partnership with People 1st International, recognises outstanding achievement in college hospitality education and celebrates the talent, ambition and industry…