Expert insight from leading podiatrist ahead of National Feet Week 2022 (7-13 March): Did you know that a shocking 40% of Brits do not change their socks every day, with 5% admitting they change them less than once a month, a new survey out reveals. Nearly half of Brits don’t change their socks every day, […]
New plastic surgeon survey shows a spike in the number of patients looking for cosmetic procedures. Aesthetics have always been at the forefront of our society; when people look good, they feel good. But when the COVID-19 pandemic started, like many businesses, cosmetic surgery took a hit. However, with the introduction of vaccinations, restrictions have […]
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Can your breasts be the reason for your back pain? In today’s day and age, experiencing back pain is kind of a given, no matter what your age or gender is. Mainly because of the way we conduct our lives. However, there are other reasons why you may be experiencing back pain; Accidents, traumatic physical […]
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Leading Trichologist offers her advice on autumn hair care, Alopecia and looking after your mental health: September marks the start of a new season which means a change in how we should look after our hair to keep it strong and healthy. September is also significant in the hair-care calendar due to Alopecia Awareness Month, an […]
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A century-old BCG vaccine could help reduce the incidence of eczema in high-risk infants due to its beneficial off-target effects, according to a new MCRI-led allergy study. Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG), a vaccine used in Australia until the 1980s to prevent tuberculosis, had been tested in a trial to see if it can reduce the rate […]
Can an algae by-product be used in acidic drinks to help protect teeth? Research academics at the University of Wolverhampton have received funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Algae-UK to investigate if a substance made by bacteria that could be used as an additive in acidic drinks can be created cheaper by using […]
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Over half of those with a skin condition feel judged by others, But four in five believe that their appearance is important to their general wellbeing. More than half of those with a skin disease feel judged by others because of it, according to a new British Skin Foundation survey. On top of that, a […]
NHS dental service in crisis: Charity calls for funding boost to dentistry as it tops list of most delayed health services: New research collected by the Oral Health Foundation has found further evidence of an NHS dental service in crisis. The oral health charity is now calling on ministers to promptly address the issue of […]
AROUND 20 MILLION UK ADULTS currently have signs of tooth decay – according to new data – even though it is entirely preventable. More than one-in-three (36%) British adults have had toothache during the pandemic – one of the leading signs of tooth decay. The Oral Health Foundation, a charity working to improve oral health […]
Researchers have been able to reduce scarring by blocking part of the healing process in research that could make a significant difference for burns and other trauma patients. University of Queensland Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani said scars had been reduced by targeting the gene that instructs stem cells to form them in an animal study. “The body’s natural […]