BBC A “Trojan horse” therapy that sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells is being made available on the NHS in England in a world first. It can halt the blood cancer myeloma for nearly three times longer than current therapies. The drug is an advanced form of chemotherapy that hits cancer with a bigger dose, … Read more
Kelly Morgan BBC News, West of England Listen: How horses help young people facing emotional and mental health challenges A charity has called on the NHS to fund equine-assisted services which help children with their emotions and mental health. Cotswolds-based Horses for Wellbeing helps young people develop trust, emotional regulation and confidence. Its users told … Read more
In the US, a drug called Ivermectin is being touted as a way of treating or preventing for Covid-19, with celebrities such as podcast host Joe Rogan praising its use. That’s despite official advice which says it’s not approved for this purpose. Ivermectin is primarily used for parasitic infections in animals and also has some … Read more
A horse therapy centre has been helping frontline NHS workers recover from the trauma of caring for coronavirus patients during the pandemic. Equine centre The Way of the Horse runs Project Pony in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. Intensive care sister Amanda White, who lost her 24-year-old nephew to the virus while caring for hundreds of patients in … Read more