Tipping Point: Climate Change: The Facts
Climate Change: The Facts We're just two degrees away from a climate catastrophe. If the rate of global warming continues, we'll reach the threshold for...
Infection/Disease
The Infection/Disease section delves into a range of viral and bacterial infections. It highlights topics like the link between oral health and overall well-being, the significance of handwashing in preventing infections, and novel research into diseases such as sarcoidosis and atopic dermatitis. The section also explores groundbreaking solutions like the use of AI and “superhero bugs” for combating infections, underscoring the importance of innovative approaches in understanding and managing infectious diseases and their broader health impacts.
Viruses can ‘hitchhike’ on microplastics
Microplastics are not just tiny particles that can be ingested, they can also carry viruses, a University of Queensland study has revealed. The study, led...
Hepatitis C: Accurate prediction following non-invasive testing
Even after chronic hepatitis C has been cured, portal hypertension remains the major factor driving the development of complications in advanced liver disease. In cooperation...
Health must be front and centre at COP27
Health must be front and centre in the COP27 climate change negotiations - On the eve of the pivotal climate talks at COP27, the World...
Building up your immune system
Building up your immune system - The vitamins you need: Vitamins play a significant role in building up your immune system, but which vitamins should...
Preventing ill health at work
The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), a leading scientific charity and the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection has released a handy outline of how...
Oral Health Foundation mouth cancer alert
Mouth cancer alert: New cases of mouth cancer in the United Kingdom have risen to a record high, according to the findings of a new...
Hangxiety: What it is and why it’s rising
“Hangxiety” is a hangover plus anxiety – and it’s real. Priory addiction expert at Roehampton Hospital explains the link between anxiety and alcohol The feeling...
Health inequalities data for UK’s biggest cancer killer
Health inequalities data for UK’s biggest cancer killer is ‘pitifully poor’ says new report More data on health inequalities in lung cancer, including ethnic and...
Gut could sound early warning alarm for motor neuron disease
The same proteins thought to contribute to motor neuron disease can be found in the gut many years before any brain symptoms occur, a new...
