General Health

Addressing hidden hunger and malnutrition should be central to Covid-19 response

Marcus Rashford’s campaign for an extension of the free school meal voucher system is supported by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry. With a clear known link between dental decay and poor...

Covid-19: Half of UK dentists feel pessimistic about the future

45 per cent of UK dentists feel their mental wellbeing is worse compared to the start of the pandemic, and nearly half (48 per cent) say they feel pessimistic about the future, according to a survey.

Dentists slam lack of progress in ‘war on sugar’

The British Dental Association has urged ministers to turn the page on voluntary action with the food industry, as a new report from Public Health England indicates minimal progress to reduce sugar...

E-cigarette use decreases even as evidence shows they increase smokers’ chances of quitting

An international review published today finds e-cigarettes are 70 per cent more effective in helping smokers quit than nicotine replacement therapy. The findings come as public health charity Action...

Building resilience in times of uncertainty

Wayne Hoyle, a former UK Special Forces officer and member of The Extreme Leaders, discusses how to cope with difficult situations.

Dentists are the most at risk of infection at work, study says

Online contact lens retailer and vision care experts, Lenstore, reveal the careers that are the best and worst for your health, from the risk of injury to protecting your posture.

Staying safe even on staycation

Sarah Bradbury considers the health risks associated with the summer sun.

An unwelcome comeback

David Gibson discusses the re-emergence of some diseases.