Here is a song for children to sing as part of the celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The images are the winning entries of a competition to celebrate the Queen’s 85th birthday, held by the Guardian. […]
Platinum Jubilee Song
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Recurrent pericarditis
Recurrent pericarditis is a disease characterized by recurring episodes of swelling or inflammation of the fluid filled sac surrounding the heart, the pericardium. […]
Plant-based drinks don’t measure up to milk’s nutrition or value
Plant-based drinks don’t measure up to milk’s nutrition or value: New research published in peer-reviewed journal Foods has found milk to be the most affordable way to address nutritional gaps in the Australian diet. The research, co-funded by Dairy Australia, has fed into the development of a Nutrient Rich Food Index (NRF-ai), which ranks foods based […]
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Rapid method shown to detect infection in cystic fibrosis
Rapid method shown to detect infection in cystic fibrosis: Southampton researchers have demonstrated a quick and accurate method to diagnose bacterial infections. The technique has the potential to detect infections in cystic fibrosis patients in minutes rather than days. In future, the simple analysis could be performed on hospital wards to deliver faster and more […]
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Potential pathway linking infant infections to cardiovascular disease risk
Melbourne researchers have discovered a potential pathway linking early life infections to cardiovascular disease risk later in adulthood, offering opportunities for targeted intervention. The study, led by the Murdoch Children Research Institute (MCRI) and published in eLife, found that elevated inflammation markers and changes in metabolism (the way the body’s cells process food into energy) […]
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WHO: glaring gaps in regulation of alcohol marketing
WHO highlights glaring gaps in regulation of alcohol marketing across borders: The World Health Organization highlights the increasing use of sophisticated online marketing techniques for alcohol and the need for more effective regulation. It shows that young people and heavy drinkers are increasingly targeted by alcohol advertising, often to the detriment of their health. Reducing the […]
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Diabetes almost doubles risk of death from Covid
Diabetes almost doubles risk of death from Covid: People with diabetes were almost twice as likely to die with Covid and almost three times as likely to be critically or severely ill compared to those without diabetes. However, the study conducted by researchers from the University of Aberdeen which reviewed data from hundreds of thousands […]
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Ministers need to act as COVID sees child tooth extractions backlog surge
Ministers need to act as COVID sees child tooth extractions backlog surge: The British Dental Association has warned government must act decisively to deal with the backlogs for child tooth extractions, as new figures show the number of treatments more than halved during the pandemic. Data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities show […]
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Problem debt and mental health
Problem debt and mental health: Mental health is a key factor in people’s ability to manage their personal debt by following debt advice, according to newly published research. With millions bracing themselves for financial pain and increased debt as the cost of living crisis deepens, and one in four people in the UK now experiencing […]
WHO delivers 20 ambulances to Ukraine
WHO delivers 20 ambulances to Ukraine: Kyiv, 8 May 2022 – To support emergency health needs in Ukraine, World Health Organization (WHO) gave 20 all-terrain ambulances able to function in even the most damaged and inaccessible areas to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. “We bring not just supplies but support based on your needs. […]