Junk DNA could lead to cancer
Junk DNA could lead to cancer by stopping copying of DNA: Scientists reconstitute the entire process of DNA replication in a test tube Study shows...
School dinners using ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods make up almost two-thirds of Britain’s school meals: School meals in the UK contain lots of highly processed foods, promoting poor health among children...
WHO report on vulnerable refugees and migrants
Around the world, millions of refugees and migrants in vulnerable situations, such as low-skilled migrant workers, face poorer health outcomes than their host communities, especially...
World-first spray coating shields surfaces from viruses and bacteria
A first-of-its-kind sprayable coating that can prevent the surface spread of infection from bacteria and viruses – including COVID-19 – over a sustained period has...
BSPD welcomes NHS dental reforms
BSPD welcomes NHS dental reforms but urges next phase to recognise children’s needs: The BSPD responds to the package of initial revisions to the NHS...
What to do in a bushfire
Advice you may need one day from DFES Western Australia. How fireproof is your plan?
Learn how to do CPR
Learn how to do CPR with the Resuscitation Council UK: See also their interactive films to test your knowledge of what to do in an...
First on the medical emergency scene?
If you are first on the scene and find someone who has collapsed or had an accident, what you do in those first minutes is...
Risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes higher for COVID-19 patients
Patients who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, a new study by Kings College London has found. The risk...
Samaritans’ 2022-27 strategy: Tackling suicide together
Samaritans’ purpose, to be there for people who are struggling to cope and in times of crisis, is as vital as ever. We need to...
