Few of us would ever consider taking Ibuprofen harmful. If you have a flu, headache or other pain, the over-the-counter drug normally provides rapid relief, allowing you to get on with your day. But seemingly harmless Ibuprofen can cause devastating illness and even death. In December 2015, a 15-month-old baby was rushed to A&E in […]
Every year over 170,000 injuries occur on UK roads in road traffic accidents (RTAs), of which approximately 10% are fatal. In some of these cases, the precise events surrounding the RTA can be so complicated that considerable legal expertise is needed to seek justice and compensation for the victims. In this article we will discuss […]
The issue of mental health has, thankfully, been receiving a great deal of attention lately. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have made campaigning for young people’s mental health as one of their main focal points. In addition, charities such as Heads Together and SANE have made enormous inroads into bringing the importance of maintaining mental […]
When you tucked into your sandwich at lunchtime, did you think it could cause you harm? I didn’t think so. Neither did Natasha Ednan-Laperouse and Celia Marsh. However, both women, who suffered from severe allergies, tragically died from eating meals from the hugely popular takeaway shop, Pret a Manger. It was widely reported in the […]
Just before 10.00am on 22nd April 2018, 40,000 runners waited for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II to step onto a special podium in front of the Round Tower in the grounds of Windsor Castle to push the start button, officially kicking off the Virgin Money London Marathon 2018. The 2018 London Marathon was the hottest […]
Few people are more lauded and admired than firefighters, and rightly so. Every day, these extraordinary men and women put their lives on the line to save others. Their job not only involves rushing into burning buildings as everyone else runs out, they are often first on the scene of serious car accidents, natural disasters […]
Rugby is a sport that breeds staunch men and women[1]. Pain is part of the game and young players are encouraged to ‘toughen up’ if they want any chance of playing professionally, or even semi-professionally. However, more and more health professionals and experts are asking for the tackle and scrum to be banned in school […]
The first few days of spring delivered some of the coldest weather Britain has experienced since the deep freeze of 2010. Combined with Storm Emma, the ‘Beast from the East’ as it was known resulted in many deaths and injuries from the snow. People were stranded on trains for up to 12 hours with no […]
On Boxing Day 2017, former Home and Away actress, Jessica Falkholt was travelling back from Christmas celebrations on a New South Wales south coast road with her parents and sister. At around 10.45 am, a Toyota Prado, driven by Craig Whithall, veered to the wrong side of the road after failing to negotiate a sweeping […]
