Wales reveals its research
Public Health Wales (PHW) has announced that it will focus its research on six priority areas, coincident with the long-term ‘Research and Evaluation strategy’ it launched in 2023.
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Flossing in pregnancy
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry has shown that nurse-led oral hygiene education reduces gingival inflammation in pregnant women.
Matcha mouthwash
Japanese researchers report that matcha inhibited the growth of bacteria which leads to periodontitis in a laboratory experiment.
Plymouth city clinic
A new city centre dental clinic in Plymouth is set to provide up to 3,500 appointments per year from late 2025 onwards.
Alcohol harm costs £27.4bn
Research by the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) has found alcohol harm costs England £27.4bn a year.
Northern Ireland smoke-free
Robin Swann, the health minister for Northern Ireland, has welcomed the passing of a motion to include Northern Ireland in the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Wolverhampton oral health
The City of Wolverhampton Council and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust are delivering a series of oral health initiatives for children and young people during National Smile Month 2024.
Essex smile bright project
As part of National Smile Month (May 13 to June 13, 2024), NHS Mid and South Essex is launching a new campaign, ' Bright smiles are healthy smiles’.
World record for handwashing
De Montfort University, Leicester (DMU) is planning to make a splash on Global Handwashing Day 2024 by attempting to break the world record for the largest number of children washing their hands simultaneously.
Leadership study
A study led by academics at the University of Sussex has challenged the conventional narrative of leadership and advises those seeking to reach the top to stay humble.
Health targets will be missed
Research from City University London suggests that the government will miss key health inequalities targets, which are a cornerstone of its levelling up agenda.
Tackling antibiotic resistance
Funding of £85m has been announced by the government at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Social media and vaping
The more time spent on social media, the greater the likelihood that children and young people will both smoke and/or vape, suggests research published in Thorax.
Smile Month 2024
The Foundling Museum in London set the stage for the momentous launch of National Smile Month 2024 on May 15.
Youth vaping has plateaued
Action on Smoking and Health’s (ASH) annual surveys of young people and adults have found that 11 per cent of British adults vape, up from nine per cent in 2023.
