A nationwide study investigating whether simple blood tests could revolutionize dementia diagnosis within the NHS has reached a significant milestone by enrolling its 500th participant. Alexander McCreadie, a 75-year-old Bath …
Peter Dunlop, a dedicated runner from Taunton, is about to finish an extraordinary challenge: completing twelve marathons in twelve consecutive months across Europe and the UK. This grueling effort honors the memory of his …
Mandy Calaz, from Devizes, Wiltshire, is passionately championing brain tumour research following the tragic loss of her husband, Mark, to a glioblastoma—a devastating brain tumour that claims thousands of lives annually. …
Elizabeth Murphy, a 60-year-old woman from Taunton, initially believed she was experiencing typical menopause symptoms when she began struggling to find words, type, and spell. Attributing these challenges to brain fog and …
Elizabeth Murphy, a 60-year-old woman from Taunton, initially believed the troubling symptoms she was experiencing were related to menopause. Struggling with word-finding difficulties, spelling issues, and a noticeable …
Eleven-year-old Harrison Hawkins from Weston-super-Mare is on a heartfelt mission to raise money in memory of his late cousin, Ethan Treharne, who lost his battle with an aggressive brain tumour at just 17 years old. Ethan …
A new NHS eye treatment suite has opened in the heart of Yeovil, offering critical injections for patients with serious eye conditions such as wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular oedema. Located at …
Two key hospitals in Somerset—Musgrove Park and Yeovil—are part of a pioneering national trial that may revolutionize sepsis treatment across the NHS. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust recently confirmed its involvement in the …
For any dog owner, watching a beloved pet suffer from illness, injury, or age-related conditions is heartbreaking — especially when that condition is arthritis. Arthritis is a painful, debilitating disease common in large …
The University of Bath has achieved its highest ever position in the QS World University Rankings, climbing 18 places to 132nd globally in the 2026 edition. This impressive leap places Bath firmly within the top ten percent …
The University of Bath has secured its position as the eighth best university in the UK and the top institution in the South West, according to the latest Complete University Guide. This prestigious ranking, which assesses …
Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse visited the University of Bath on Wednesday, May 28, to witness firsthand the pioneering work of the university’s students and researchers. The visit showcased a range of ground-breaking …
Jonathan Ingram, a teacher from Forton, Somerset, has defied grim predictions after being told he could be blind and dead within a month. At age 36, during a teaching exchange in Melbourne, Australia, Jonathan was diagnosed …
A clinical scientist at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is delving into the realm of magnetic brain stimulation to potentially revolutionize the diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy – a condition stemming from spinal …
A North Somerset man is gearing up to accomplish an extraordinary feat at this year’s London Marathon. Ben Karthauser, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2021, will strive to become the fastest man with the condition to …