Microplastics found in human blood for first time
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that small plastic particles from our living environment are present in the human circulatory system. The research team from…
Moderna Announces its COVID-19 Vaccine Phase Study in Children 6 Months to Under 6 Years Has Successfully Met Its Primary Endpoint
CAMBRIDGE, MA a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, today announced positive interim data from the Phase 2/3 KidCOVE study of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA-1273) in…
New report confirms fluoridation can reduce tooth decay among children
The benefits of the report are greater for those in more deprived areas, reducing inequalities and helping level up oral health. Adding fluoride to drinking water can significantly reduce tooth…
Avoid “Halloween horror” for kids’ teeth with these 5 helpful hints
The sticky sweets handed out to trick-or-treaters this weekend could be “Halloween horror” for kids’ teeth unless parents act sensibly, the Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery has said.…
Heading a football causes instant changes to the brain
Researchers from the University of Stirling have explored the true impact of heading a football, identifying small but significant changes in brain function immediately after routine heading practice. The study…
Cardiovascular disease cause of 45% of deaths across Europe each year
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the main cause of death in Europe, accounting for nearly half (45 per cent) of all deaths, according to a new Oxford study funded by the…
Thumb-sucking and nail-biting children show fewer allergies in later life
Children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails may be less likely to develop allergies, according to a new University of Otago study. The finding emerges from the long-running…
Avoiding peanut after building tolerance is safe for children
The Immune Tolerance Network’s (ITN) LEAP-ON clinical trial has found that peanut allergy prevention achieved from early peanut consumption in at-risk infants persists after a one-year period of avoiding peanut.…
Drinking more water reduces sugar, sodium and saturated fat intake
— For people who want to control their weight or reduce their intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat, tap water may be what the doctor ordered. A new study…
Regular aspirin use found to protect against overall cancer risk
Preventive effect most apparent against colorectal, other gastrointestinal tumors An analysis of data from two major, long-term epidemiologic studies finds that the regular use of aspirin significantly reduces the overall…