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Research shows early patient feedback can predict asthma treatment success

A group of South West-based researchers have shown that early improvements in asthma symptoms can help predict how effective treatment will be in the future.

Experts at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the University of Plymouth, and the University of Exeter used national data to find out if it’s possible to predict how people with severe asthma will respond to medication.

Asthma affects 350 million people worldwide, and an estimated 3–10% of those diagnosed have severe asthma. People with severe asthma often face much tougher symptoms and...

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Small Lifestyle Changes That Support Healthy Ageing

Healthy ageing is not about making drastic changes. It comes from small, consistent actions that support your wellbeing over time. Whether starting fresh or building on existing habits, simple daily choices can make a lasting difference.

Each decision affects everything from how you move and eat to how you rest and connect with others. These lifestyle shifts are accessible, manageable, and can be started at any age.

Everyday Habits That Make a Difference

You do not need expensive plans or complicated routines. Healthy ageing begins with small steps that fit into...

Life After Medical Negligence: How to Rebuild Your Health and Confidence

If you’ve undergone a medical procedure and it hasn’t quite gone to plan, then it’s easy (and natural) to feel shaken up about it. You’ve entrusted your body into the care of professionals, and that trust has been tarnished.

What matters is that you have a means to repair the damage, where possible, and that you’re able to seek the justice you deserve. But how do you do these things? Let’s take a look at how to get back on track after having suffered medical negligence.

Addressing Emotional and Psychological Recovery

One aspect of medical negligence that’s often...

People from South West Peninsula urged to Be Part of Research

Devon residents are being urged to sign up to a new UK-wide health and care research registry, as part of the nation’s biggest-ever recruitment drive for clinical trials.

The call comes as new figures reveal that more than 63,000 participants took part in health and care research supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) in the South West Peninsula region in 2024/25.

Health and care leaders are calling on residents to register with the NIHR’s Be Part of Research registry. This free online service matches people to suitable studies based on...

Last call for patients eligible for Covid-19 spring vaccine

NHS Devon has issued a ‘last call’ for at-risk patients eligible for the spring 2025 Covid-19 vaccine.

The spring booster campaign ends on June 17, and patients who meet the criteria are being urged to book before it’s too late.

Covid-19 is more serious in older people and those with certain underlying health conditions. For these reasons, the vaccine is being offered to people:

Aged 75 years and over
In care homes
Aged six months and over with a weakened immune system.

Devon GP Dr Alex Degan, who is also Primary Care...

How to Use Online Pharmacies in Exeter Safely

With the busy lives we lead in today’s fast-paced world, there’s little time for chores like picking up your prescription meds from a pharmacy. If you’re looking for a convenient alternative that doesn’t involve leaving home, you’ve probably come across online pharmacies.

These let you order medicine from home, so you don’t have to make a dedicated trip out to get what you need.

But when it comes to your health, it goes without saying that you can’t take risks. If you live in Exeter and want to use an online pharmacy safely, you’ll want to follow these steps to make sure...

Adolescent Obesity in England Rises by 50% Over 15 Years

New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) in Malaga, Spain, reveals a striking 50% increase in the proportion of adolescents living with overweight or obesity in England over the past 15 years. The studies, led by Dr. Dinesh Giri of Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and Dr. Senthil Senniappan of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, show that the prevalence rose from 22% in 2008-2010 to 33% in 2021-2023.

The research utilised linked primary and secondary healthcare data, specifically the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) and Hospital Episode...

Ambulance service opens up life-saving app alerts to public responders

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has announced that, as of 2 June 2025, trained members of the public registered with the GoodSAM Responder app, will be alerted to nearby cardiac arrest calls received by the 999 ambulance control room.

GoodSAM which stands for Good S martphone A ctivated M edics, uses mobile GPS technology to notify the nearest available responder when a cardiac arrest occurs within 500 metres of their location. These responders can then begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the precious minutes before an ambulance arrives...

What Your Walk Says About Your Health—And How to Improve It

Discover how your walking style reflects your health and practical ways to improve it for lasting comfort and wellbeing.

Scrivens Hearing Care expands into Exeter with acquisition of former CHIME facility

Scrivens Hearing Care, a leader in community-based audiology services with over 70 years of experience, today announced the acquisition of a new hearing care centre in Exeter city centre. The facility, formerly occupied by CHIME, will serve as a central hub for Scrivens’ NHS and private patients in Devon.

Located on Queen Street, the new centre will strengthen Scrivens’ presence in the South West, with additional satellite clinics supporting communities across Devon and the surrounding areas.

“We are delighted to announce this strategic acquisition as part of our drive...

Is Your Commute Bringing Bed Bugs Home?

Bed bugs have a notorious reputation for infesting hotels, bedrooms, and used furniture. But one often-overlooked threat is lurking in plain sight: your commute. Whether you take the train, ride a bus, or grab an Uber to work, your daily journey might be the very reason you’re unknowingly bringing bed bugs home.

Let’s explore the top 5 ways your commute could be putting your home at risk—and what to do about it before a minor nuisance turns into a major infestation.

1. Public Transportation Can Be a Bed Bug Hotspot

Subway seats, bus cushions, and even fabric walls in...

Health & Beauty

Research shows early patient feedback can predict asthma treatment success

Small Lifestyle Changes That Support Healthy Ageing

Life After Medical Negligence: How to Rebuild Your Health and Confidence

People from South West Peninsula urged to Be Part of Research

Last call for patients eligible for Covid-19 spring vaccine

How to Use Online Pharmacies in Exeter Safely

Adolescent Obesity in England Rises by 50% Over 15 Years

Ambulance service opens up life-saving app alerts to public responders

What Your Walk Says About Your Health—And How to Improve It

Scrivens Hearing Care expands into Exeter with acquisition of former CHIME facility

Is Your Commute Bringing Bed Bugs Home?

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