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Music boosts mood at work

A quarter (25 per cent) of UK deskless workers spend eight or more hours on their feet daily, while 43 per cent are on foot for over five, according to research by PPL PRS. This includes workers in the healthcare industry.

Dentists to diagnose diabetes

Dental teams in the UK may help to detect the early signs of type-2 diabetes, as research aims to validate routine screening during oral health check-ups.

GDC on improving dental care

Tom Whiting, chief executive of the General Dental Council (GDC), said “the recovery of dental services” needs “urgent attention” in a speech on September 11, 2024.

Workplace abuse is a UK issue

According to an annual report from Nurse.com, 64 per cent of general nurses in the US have experienced verbal abuse in the workplace. The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) says this is also a UK problem, with its survey showing similar levels of abuse.

Healthier chocolate developed

Researchers at ETH Zurich have produced a healthier alternative to chocolate. They say it could help increase the value creation of cocoa farming.

Dental hygienist awards

The Sunstar and the European Dental Hygienist Federation (EDHF) have announced the winners of the European Award of Distinction for Dental Hygienists for 2024.

Unemployment in the UK

The Labour Market Advisory Board has been launched to advise the government on getting Britain ‘working again’ following growing economic inactivity.

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.

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.