Health & research

Experts warns of ‘worrying’ prescription drug shortage

Half (49%) of respondents had struggled to get a prescription drug dispensed in the past two years, a recent survey…

Dentistry

Xylitol linked to risk of blood clots, study says

A new study warns of a potential link between xylitol, a low-calorie sweetener, and increased risk of life threatening health…

Dentistry

NHS warns of increasing cigarette and alcohol consumption

NHS England has released statistics that show an increase in cigarette, vape and alcohol consumption from the previous year. Findings…

Health & research

Cancer vaccine trials offered to NHS patients

NHS England announced that it has treated its first patient with a personalised vaccine against bowel cancer. The jab was…

Dentistry

Tooth regrowth medicine successful in animal trials

Medicine that was successful in promoting tooth regrowth in animals is set to enter human trials in September. In July…

Health & research

‘Disturbing’ rise in cancer cases linked to obesity

Cancer rates among under-50s in the UK have risen by 24% since 1995, with experts linking the increase to obesity…

Dentistry

Skin cancer cases in UK reach record high

Researchers have projected a record high of 20,800 cases of skin cancer this year, as experts are urging the UK…

Health & research

Increase in type 2 diabetes among UK under 40s

New research reveals a 40% rise in type 2 diabetes diagnoses in younger people, sparking calls for political parties to…

Health & research

One hour of social media a day ‘doubles risk of vaping and smoking among children’

Using social media for just one hour a day doubles a child’s chance of smoking or vaping, a new study…

Health & research

NHS ‘soup and shake’ diets to tackle obesity and diabetes across UK

‘Soup and shake’ diets will be made available across the UK to tackle obesity and reverse type 2 diabetes, NHS…

Health & research

Children ‘bombarded’ with junk food adverts in gaming livestreams

A new study found that young viewers are exposed to 52 minutes of junk food promotion for every hour of…

Dentistry

Obesity linked to more than 30 types of cancer

A recent study suggests that obesity may contribute to 40% of new cancer cases, and it has been linked to…

Health & research

Cost of smoking in England reaches £21.8 billion

The cost of smoking to England’s economy has shot up by 25%, according to new figures published by Action on…

Dentistry

Oral rinse could provide early cancer screening, study says

A new study explores the use of a simple ‘swish and spit’ oral rinse that could act as an early…

Dentistry

UK drops in global women’s healthcare rankings

A global survey of women’s healthcare suggests that UK women’s health has not improved on average since 2020, putting it…

Dentistry

Daily use of cigarettes is no longer reducing, researchers warn

A new study from Cancer Research UK suggests that the number of cigarettes smoked daily has stalled after reducing steadily…

Dentistry

Insulin shortages causing ‘significant anxiety’ for diabetics

Shortages of insulin are causing supply issues for type 1 diabetics in the UK, the Department of Health and Social…

Dentistry

Vaping could expose users to toxic metals, study finds

New research suggests that vaping could be exposing users to toxic metals like uranium and lead, impacting brain and organ…

Health & research

What does the profession think of the smoking ban?

Dental professionals respond to the news that MPs have voted in favour of the tobacco and vapes bill which will…

Dentistry