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 would ONLY wash their hands after answering nature’s call, the research also unveils which industry has the most inadequate handwashers. Cleanology, a leading London commercial cleaning company asked British office […]
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 urgent attention, according to a Call for Action released by United Nations (UN) agencies ahead of the global Conference of the Parties (COP28) negotiations on climate change in Dubai. According […]
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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 Road Safety Week 2023 and join the national conversation. […]
Women wait for endometriosis diagnosis with multiple symptoms: Australian women with endometriosis can experience symptoms including severe period pain, depression and back pain for around a decade before being diagnosed, a University of Queensland study has revealed. Researchers from the UQ School of Public Health analysed data from 7,606 women born between 1973 and 1978 […]
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A pioneering neonatal study has reported its two-year findings, confirming that a novel approach developed in Australia can improve the lung health of extremely premature infants born with breathing difficulties. The multi-centre OPTIMIST-A trial, in which Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) was a key collaborator, enrolled 486 premature babies from 33 neonatal intensive care units […]
To mark this year’s Carers’ Rights Day (Thursday 23rd November 2023), Later Living Marketplace Lottie are launching their annual Night’s On Lottie Pledge – a not-for-profit initiative that offers care workers and caregivers a break from their caring responsibilities. This year’s Christmas Giveaway offers carers the chance to win exciting prizes worth up to £250 […]
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Prebiotics vs Probiotics: What’s the Difference and How Do They Help Support a Healthy Gut? Both probiotics and prebiotics can help to support a healthy gut. But what is the difference between them and which is actually best for supporting your gut health? Let’s find out. What Are Probiotics? Essentially, probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts […]
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WHO has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children. At a press conference on 13 November 2023, Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission reported an increase in incidence of respiratory diseases in China. Chinese authorities attributed this increase to […]
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A drug that boosts bone growth in children with achondroplasia may also reduce their chances of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), sleep apnoea and needing surgery, according to a new study. The international research trial, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, has showed for the […]
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Natasha was low risk for all cancers and especially lung cancer but it didn’t stop her from getting diagnosed with stage 4 disease: Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation […]