HAVING subtle problems with your hearing could be a secret sign that your home is slowly filling with deadly carbon monoxide, experts have warned. Breathing in carbon monoxide (CO) can make victims dizzy, nauseous and lethargic - and high levels can kill. But gas experts are now warning that a new alarming symptom is temporary deafness. Researchers have told of a 38-year-old woman living alone in a bungalow who turned up to the Princess Royal Hosptial Telford with a four-month history of vertigo and hearing loss. Writing in the Journal of Surgical Case Reports, they say that she was initially diagnosed with Meniere's disease, a disorder of the inner ear which can make people feel like they're spinning. The woman described her symptoms as "episodes of light-headedness amounting to vertigo and lasting up to half an hour on each occasion, several times per day", but wasn't vomiting. She also said that she had intermittent hearing loss - mainly on the right side - and also suffered from a … [Read more...] about Trouble hearing? It could be a sign your home is POISONING you
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Thousands of students investigated for misconduct
University students have been investigated tens of thousands of times for misconduct during a three-year period, from serious assault, threats of violence and sexual offending to more trivial offences - including eating the vice-chancellor's sandwich. Data obtained by the Press Association showed nearly 75,000 incidents were logged by universities across the UK for the academic years 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17, with some institutions reporting significant numbers of drugs-related offences and misbehaviour in student halls. The University of Exeter has investigated more than 2,200 student incidents over the last three years. Falmouth University has investigated 80 reported cases of plagiarism. In the same time Plymouth College of Art has investigated five cases involving staff and 14 involving students and the University of St Mark and St John investigated 81 reported misdemenours. There was an across-the-board increase in academic misconduct, such as cheating in exams and collusion … [Read more...] about Thousands of students investigated for misconduct
Alison Canavan’s 100 simple ways to manage stress
Over the following pages, we will look at daily habits, food, relationships, technology, sleep, financial matters, work, connecting to nature, and much more. As you read through my short tips, you might even recognise what I like to call 'blind spots' - areas you didn't even realise were causing you stress and tension. Look upon these as a gift, because once you know more, you can do better. There is absolutely no one alive today with no stress, so before you read this, I ask you to consider these questions: is there something in your life that is causing you stress, anxiety or leading you down a negative emotional path? Maybe you could turn your most painful issue into your biggest inspiration, leading to massive personal growth and a reduction in stress? So what is stress? Well, basically, it is being here but wanting to be there! Think about it - your life now wants to be in the promised land, in the future, where the grass is greener and life is problem-free. OK, now back to the … [Read more...] about Alison Canavan’s 100 simple ways to manage stress
Public to help pick student doctors at Keele University
Members of the public will soon be helping to select the next generation of doctors. Keele University is looking for volunteers who can act as lay members on mini-interview panels. They will score prospective medical students as part of the application process. Professor Andrew Hassall, head of Keele’s school of medicine, said: “The public’s view is just as important to us as the views of clinicians or academics, and the volunteers’ scores will count the same as those of the other interviewers. "However, no one will have to make a judgement on whether the school should accept a prospective student, only score their answers to the questions asked. No one person takes the final decision to accept a student or not. Volunteers need to live within 25 miles of the campus, but don’t need any specific education or experience for the role. They should also have good communication skills. Some of the recruits could also get the chance to sit on committees to give … [Read more...] about Public to help pick student doctors at Keele University
Another year of success at Tarporley Sixth Form College
It has been another successful year for Tarporley Sixth Form College, with the majority of A Level students winning a place at their chosen university. And 28% of all grades awarded were at the very highest level of A*/A, leaving their teachers 'delighted'. Chris Nuttall, director of sixth form, said: “As usual, the day has been one of high emotion for us here at school. This has been an exceptional year group who have not only developed academically during their time here at Tarporley, but also personally, as individuals. "Our sixth form students contribute so much to the life of the school and to the local community, and are frequently praised for their mature approach, their teamwork and their leadership. "Today is just reward for all their hard work, supported by their families and the dedicated staff at the school. I would like to take this opportunity to wish them every success in their next pathway in life. We really will miss them all!” There have been many … [Read more...] about Another year of success at Tarporley Sixth Form College