All dog walkers should be aware of the dangers of a serious bacterial infection called Lyme disease which is passed on by ticks to them and their dog. Lyme disease can be a devastating disease, yet it can be easily treated if caught early. Dogs, cats and humans can all get Lyme disease. Although it’s […]
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Research from Imperial College London has found that lead from leaded petrol persists in London’s air despite its ban in 1999. Lead levels in London’s atmosphere have dropped drastically since lead additives in petrol were phased out, and currently meet UK air quality targets. However despite this drop, airborne particles in London are still highly […]
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People living in London and the South East are being warned to look out for toxic Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) caterpillars. These caterpillars can cause eye irritation, skin rashes and vomiting, as well as possibly triggering extreme, and possibly fatal, asthma attacks. After a recent influx of these caterpillars, several gardeners have reported becoming very […]
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UNESCO and WHO urge countries to make every school a health-promoting school: UNESCO and the World Health Organization today launched the Global Standards for Health-promoting Schools, a resource package for schools to improve the health and well-being of 1.9 billion school-aged children and adolescents. The closure of many schools around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic […]
A defibrillator saved Eriksen’s life – Do YOU know where to find your nearest defibrillator? Don’t let the one you love be the one you lose….Arrhythmia Alliance Defibs Save Lives – press statement with support from Fabrice Muamba and Bernard Gallacher: When footballer Christian Eriksen suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) on the pitch during […]
Cervical screening results leading to shame: Charity worried low HPV awareness is increasing stigma in cervical screening. Cervical Screening Awareness Week runs from 14th – 20th June 2021. New research by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust shows that only half of those who have HPV (human Papillomavirus) on their cervical screening results know what it is. The […]
Diabetes – The Facts: One in 15 people in the UK have diabetes. This includes one million people who have Type 2 but haven’t yet been diagnosed. In the UK, there is a diagnosis of diabetes every two minutes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are around 422 million people are living with […]
Want to achieve a world with cleaner air? Learn more about the Global Action Plan to reduce air pollution at cleanairday.org.uk. Let’s protect our children’s health from air pollution. […]
Art by Post: Unlocking creativity for our wellbeing launches at the Southbank Centre this September. Over 600 pieces of artwork created in lockdown will form new nationwide exhibition to highlight the power of art on health and wellbeing: Art by Post: Unlocking creativity for our wellbeing launches at the Southbank Centre this September before touring nationwide for five […]
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Scientifically Speaking New from Practical Inspiration Publishing: Now more than ever, the scientific and medical community is under the microscope and in front of the media. Science matters, and in a post-truth world it’s more important than ever for scientists and physicians to be heard. But there’s a challenge. To get people to listen, you […]