A report released in June 2024, by First Steps Nutrition Trust, has exposed how ultra-processed foods (UPF) exist across all product categories on the baby food aisle, and among many foods marketed...
Diet and nutrition
Experts have produced easy to read and free resources to improve mouth and dental care for people living with dementia at home after a study found it is a neglected area.
Elderly care
The Oral Health Foundation (OHF) has welcomed the government's commitment to the 'Tobacco and Vapes Bill', announced in the king's speech.
Alcohol and tobacco
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has published findings from a comprehensive survey examining the vaping behaviour of 11 to 17-year-olds in Britain.
Alcohol and tobacco
Research released by the University of California, San Francisco, has found a link between following a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially one without much added sugar, and having a...
Diet and nutrition
Researchers at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College London have found a bacteria that is toxic for head and neck cancer and could lead to better outcomes for patients.
Communication/patient education
Members of the Women’s Institute (WI) have voted to support a campaign for 2024/5 to call upon the government to end the growing crisis in dental health and end the lack of access to NHS dental...
Communication
A report by IPPR, an independent charity, revealed that a rise in workplace sickness has cost UK businesses billions each year.
Workplace issues/your health
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the latest research on public views and experiences of dental care in the UK, highlighting significant barriers to accessing dental services, especially...
GDC
The Oral Health Foundation has announced the official accreditation of Dent & Go’s latest oral health products.
Patient education
Healthwatch Rutland has highlighted delays in the creation of the local ‘Dental Access Plan', and in securing a new provider to improve appointment availability in Rutland.
Communication
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has introduced a scheme to look at ways to improve dental access and oral health across the region.
Patient education