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Where Does Each Month Get Its Name?

Where Does Each Month Get Its Name?

As you turn the first month of the calendar over from January to February, you’ve probably wondered why they are named the way they are and after what or whom. Here is how we came to determine the names of each of the months of the year.

How and Why Bacteria Becomes Antibiotic Resistant

How and Why Bacteria Becomes Antibiotic Resistant

GPs have become reluctant to prescribe antibiotics to patients in case their medical problem is viral; sometimes, symptoms are similar and they feel they have no choice. But by taking too many antibiotics, our bodies allow harmful bacteria to become antibiotic resistant.

Are Airports Mistreating Disabled Passengers?

Are Airports Mistreating Disabled Passengers?

Travelling by air can be a stressful enough experience for the typical passenger, but for those who have a disability the stress is amplified. You would hope airports would accommodate disabled passengers by being attentive and making reasonable adjustments. However, recent reports show that this may not be the case.

What a New Discovery Could Mean for Future MND Patients

What a New Discovery Could Mean for Future MND Patients

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) affects around 5000 people in the UK at any one time and the brutal reality of the illness is that it is overwhelmingly likely to be fatal. However, a recent discovery by scientists may paint a brighter future for those who develop the illness.

Advice for Taking Your Wheelchair Abroad

Advice for Taking Your Wheelchair Abroad

Wheelchair users enjoy a foreign holiday just like anybody else. Your disability needn’t hinder your break. There are unique challenges to taking your wheelchair abroad, but with some effective planning and raising awareness with the travel company, airport and flight crew, your journey can move smoothly and quickly.