Tackling workplace barriers
The Workplace Equity Commission, convened by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has outlined more than 40 recommendations to improve employment opportunities and breakdown barriers for people in the workplace.
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Vapes can help smokers quit
Experimenting with commercially available vapes could be important for some people’s success in giving up smoking, research has revealed.
Suicide prevention awareness
Samaritans, a mental-health support charity, has encouraged people not to bottle up their feelings, with suicide rates in England and Wales now at their highest in over 20 years and one-in-five of people experiencing suicidal thoughts in their lifetime.
Half-marathon set to inspire
According to NHS figures, national running events like the London Marathon and Great North Run have inspired thousands to get healthy.
Periodontitis shown in blood
Individuals with periodontitis have altered concentrations of various proteins in their blood, according to a study from Umeå University, Sweden.
Vapes affect exercise ability
Young people who vape perform worse than non-vapers in tests designed to measure their exercise capacity, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria.
Oral bacteria causes arthritis
Periodontal disease affects the gums and tissues that surround the teeth and is one of the most prevalent dental conditions in the world. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), almost half of UK adults have a degree of periodontitis that is irreversible.
Balancing the books
Gemma Jones discusses how to best manage financial costs during training as a dental nurse.
Report calls on MPs
Leading public health experts are calling on members of Parliament (MPs) to protect the health of their constituents and ‘wise up’ to lobbying tactics from businesses whose sales contribute to poor health. These include tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and drinks.
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Centre at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) School of Dentistry have created a first-of-its-kind sleep apnoea model for studying chronic pain.
Vaping 'epidemic' in the UK
The British Medical Association (BMA) has called on the government to stop what it has called a “growing epidemic of vape use in the UK”.
Bacteria in plaque
Research from the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and ADA Forsyth has uncovered an extraordinary mechanism of cell division in Corynebacterium matruchotii, one of the most common bacteria living in dental plaque.
GDC consults on guidance
The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on proposed revisions to the decision-making guidance for practice committees, administered by the Dental Professionals Hearings Service.
AI follow up app
Philips has partnered with FollowApp to use next-generation artificial intelligence to help dental practices follow up after treatments to check on patients and encourage positive feedback.
Water intake vital for health
Researchers have encouraged people to increase water intake and discourage sugary beverage consumption. The call follows an assessment of healthy beverage recommendations and dietary guidelines from 93 countries.
