Recent data published by the Office for National Statistics has triggered a raise in concern, across many mental health organisations, over increasing University student suicides. Data shows that there has been a steady increase in the number suicides among UK university students since the year 2000, specifically male undergraduates. According […]
Author: Louise Forsyth
Nine North East independent coffee shops you need to visit this Autumn
When you hear the word Newcastle what do you picture? Perhaps the high-class educational background, being home to one of the most prestigious universities in the country? Or do you think of the nightlife and student culture? (Hello- Geordie shore!) Divert from the unveiled into the one thing you didn’t […]
“I wish it could have helped my Dad.” Potential cure for Alzheimer’s brings hope to sufferers
A new Alzheimer’s drug has recently undergone clinical trials and has successfully reduced a plaque-like substance known to be present in the brains of patients who suffer from the disease. A pharmaceutical research company, known as Merck, has produced and tested a new drug called Verubecestat. A trial designed to […]