Ultrafine particles from traffic disturb human olfactory cell function
Exposure to ultrafine particles from traffic alters the expression of many genes in human olfactory mucosa cells, a new study shows. The study, led by...
Breakfast skipping means children may not be getting all the nutrients they need
A new scientific review published by the British Nutrition Foundation, in partnership with the charity, Magic Breakfast, highlights that many schoolchildren are skipping breakfast, making...
A healthy mouth helps to maintain balanced metabolic profiles
Common oral infections, and caries, are associated with inflammatory metabolic profiles related to an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases, a new study by an international...
Scarlet fever and streptococcal infections – What are they?
Scarlet fever and streptococcal infections – What are they? What is a Streptococcal infection? These infections are caused by several strains of bacteria – the...
Mumps, measles and hand, foot and mouth disease
This article will help you quickly identify common childhood diseases. How to recognise and treat mumps, measles, and hand foot and mouth. People of any...
Successful clinical trial for re-engineered UQ vaccine
Successful clinical trial for re-engineered UQ vaccine: The University of Queensland’s re-engineered clamp platform has produced a vaccine that is equally safe and virus-neutralising as...
The widening the gap between the “haves and have-nots”
Fears that rising debt levels in UK are widening the gap between the "haves and have-nots". The richest 10% of the global population now own more...
Horrifying hand washing habits
Hand Washing Habits: 13% of Office Workers Only Wash Their Hands After A Number 2! The shocking study reveals that 13% of British office workers...
WHO: Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children
Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children: Pregnant women, babies and children face extreme health risks from climate catastrophes that warrant...
Road safety week 2023
Let’s talk about SPEED. Five people die on UK roads every day, so why do we still think it’s OK to speed? Take part in...
