New PhD course in Indigenous Knowledge
A new PhD course in Indigenous Knowledge – the first of its kind in Australia – will offer a unique…
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WHO urges Governments to stop subsidising tobacco farming
On World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) urges governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more…
FIFA and WHO extend collaboration to promote health through football
FIFA and WHO have agreed to extend their collaboration and to continue to use the power of football to promote…
Over four million gardeners putting their hearing at risk
Tinnitus UK is calling for gardeners to protect their ears when mowing the lawn, trimming hedges or using power tools…
Everyday noise exposure a “major public health issue”
Everyday Noise Exposure a "Major Public Health Issue": Experts call for more awareness over the impact of noise exposure –…
Innovative tool predicts Buruli ulcer outbreaks
Innovative tool predicts Buruli ulcer outbreaks in Victoria, Australia. Researchers have developed a surveillance system capable of detecting elevated risks…
NHS Confederation responds to Labour Party’s mission for health
Responding to the launch of the Labour Party's mission for health, Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation said:…
Dentistry: Exodus accelerates
The British Dental Association has urged government to drop any pretence that NHS dentistry is on the road to recovery…
Group training helped to prevent falls among older women
Providing better opportunities for exercise and group training reduced recurrent falls and fall injuries among older women, a new study…
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Unreliable medical determinations of Shaken Baby Syndrome are pervasive around the world and lead to many miscarriages of justice, say…
University exploring offering CT scans for NHS
University exploring offering CT scans for NHS: The University of Bradford, working in partnership with Fujifilm has completed a £1.5m…
Tick tock – the liver controls the circadian clock
Tick tock – the liver controls the circadian clock: University of Queensland-led research has revealed liver cells influence the body’s…