New British sign language terms will cover marine creatures like this jellyfish. JDScuba/Shutterstock For deaf people including schoolchildren, teachers and scientists, talking about marine species like the shortfin mako shark, loggerhead turtle and tiny phytoplankton usually means spelling out each term letter by letter. The lack of specific British SignContinue Reading
Paying attention to sound intensity and dosage are key in protecting your ears at a festival. Right Perspective Images/ Shutterstock It’s that time of year again. The wellies are being dusted off, the tents aired and bags packed in anticipation of the many music festivals that will be happening thisContinue Reading
A third person has died and 43 others have been infected after being exposed to listeria linked to the outbreak stemming from deli meats, according to the CDC. The outbreak is widespread. The most recent death occurred in Virginia, while one occurred in Illinois and another in New Jersey. TheContinue Reading
A further baby has died from whooping cough, bringing the death toll to ten in just seven months. Officials at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have urged pregnant women to get vaccinated after cases of whooping cough hit 10,493 in June. Between December and June, ten babies under threeContinue Reading
This isn't the first study to show certain types of cancer (such as breast cancer) are on the rise in younger generations. Gorodenkoff/ Shutterstock A worrying new study by the American Cancer Society has revealed that generation X and millennials are at more risk of developing many types of cancerContinue Reading
Exposure to certain videos on TikTok could put women at a higher risk of developing eating disorders, a study has suggested. Researchers warned there must be “effective controls” put in place on the platform to stop what they describe as “pro-anorexia” content circulating, or risk users experiencing “detrimental consequences”. For theContinue Reading
Healthcare leaders are increasing security in hospitals, closing GP practices early and offering to pay for workers’ taxis amid fears over more riots, The Independent has been told. The NHS is preparing to protect staff ahead of possible further violence and disruption on Wednesday evening following days of unrest acrossContinue Reading
Children with asthma may have lower levels of beneficial bacteria in their gut. Studio Nut/ Shutterstock The trillions of bacteria living in our gut have an extraordinary effect on our health. They’re in charge of digestion, breaking down the foods we eat and extracting their vitamins and minerals. A healthy,Continue Reading
Thousands of women who have gone through the menopause could benefit from a new drug that reduces the risk of bone fractures. Abaloparatide – which is sold as Eladynos and made by Theramex – has been given the green light for NHS use by the National Institute for Health andContinue Reading
A California nurse is threatening to take legal action against Southwest Airlines as she was left “humiliated” after allegedly being kicked off a flight for her “disfiguring” genetic disorder. Brianna Solari from Roseville boarded Southwest Flight 3471 from Hollywood Burbank Airport at around 12pm on Thursday when she said sheContinue Reading
