Charity backs landmark oral health prevention report: A leading national charity is backing the release of a landmark new report that aims to reduce the number of people suffering from tooth decay while also saving the NHS millions. The Oral Health Foundation is calling for the immediate roll out of three oral health policies outlined […]
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Weight loss is a popular goal for men and women alike, and there are plenty of good reasons to do so. Obesity is an increasingly common issue in the US and around the world at large, and it can cause a variety of health conditions. People who are obese or even overweight are at higher […]
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The World Avocado Organization shares the best game-changing tips to repurpose your avocado scraps for luxurious skincare. The avocado, celebrated for its creamy texture and exceptional health benefits, has long been hailed as a superfood. However, its benefits extend far beyond mere culinary delights. In a bid to reduce waste and tap into the remarkable […]
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First Aid Skills all Carers Should Know: These days, many of us have caring roles, both personally and professionally. There has been much talk in the press about the ‘sandwich generation’, where people in their 30s and 40s are now not only caring for their children but are caring for elderly parents too. People are […]
Society places many pressures and points of stress on the male gender with men experiencing immense pressure to “live up” to what society expects or thinks they should act, feel, or do. From boyhood men are told to be brave and ambitious, as they grow older, they strive to become good fathers, partners, and providers. […]
Trips and Falls: Falls are a major cause of older people needing to be admitted to hospital. They can have a major impact on their confidence and future mobility. Older people frequently fracture their hips as part of the fall. They may result in them losing their independence and needing to be cared for. Older […]
Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms. Professor Massimo Hilliard and Dr Ramon Martinez-Marmol from the Queensland Brain Institute have explored how viruses alter the function of the nervous system. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, […]
Queensland will become a major international hub for vaccine discovery and development with a global partnership formed in the United States today to help address the world’s critical health challenges. Speaking in Boston during an international biotech conference, Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry said The University of Queensland and Emory University in Atlanta have committed to […]
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Genes that make bacteria resistant to antibiotics are much more widespread in our environment than was previously realised. A new study, from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, shows that bacteria in almost all environments carry resistance genes, with a risk of them spreading and aggravating the problem of bacterial […]
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Simulation and health experts at Coventry University are working together to create simulated patients that students can ‘touch’ in virtual reality. The university is at the forefront of exploring Virtual Simulated Placements (VSPs) to enable the training of more health professionals. This new work involves the use of haptics – the science of touch – […]
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