Road safety week 2023
Let’s talk about SPEED. Five people die on UK roads every day, so why do we still think it’s OK…
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Women wait for endometriosis diagnosis with multiple symptoms
Women wait for endometriosis diagnosis with multiple symptoms: Australian women with endometriosis can experience symptoms including severe period pain, depression…
International pioneering neonatal study
A pioneering neonatal study has reported its two-year findings, confirming that a novel approach developed in Australia can improve the…
Prebiotics vs Probiotics – what you need to know
Prebiotics vs Probiotics: What’s the Difference and How Do They Help Support a Healthy Gut? Both probiotics and prebiotics can help…
Clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China
WHO has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters…
Drug may reduce SIDS in children with achondroplasia
A drug that boosts bone growth in children with achondroplasia may also reduce their chances of sudden infant death syndrome…
Natasha’s lung cancer story
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Natasha was low risk for all cancers and especially lung cancer but it didn't…
BGS provides free Frailty elearning course
BGS provides Frailty elearning course free for all healthcare professionals: The British Geriatrics Society has updated and relaunched its Frailty…
WHO launches commission to foster social connection
The WHO has announced a new Commission on Social Connection, to address loneliness as a pressing health threat, promote social…
WHO highlights tobacco industry tactics
New WHO campaign highlights tobacco industry tactics to influence public health policies: The World Health Organization (WHO), officially launched the…
Gene linked to persistent stuttering uncovered
Gene linked to persistent stuttering into adulthood uncovered: A new study led by University of Melbourne researchers has discovered a…
Public support for Alzheimer’s disease blood tests
Blood tests for diagnosing dementia would be much more acceptable to the public than current tests offered, according to a…