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Dr David Shannon unhappy with scientists` advising of the government on foot and mouth - In February`s Science & Public Affairs
Main story in this month’s Science & Public Affairs: DEFRA’s newly retired chief scientist Dr David Shannon says he is unhappy with the way scientists advised government on foot and mouth. “The committee which advised the Government’s Chief Scientist, Professor David King, during the foot and mouth outbreak, had... view more... (2002-02-18)
Mental health linked to amputation risk in diabetic veterans
For U.S. veterans with diabetes, lower scores on a test of mental health functioning are associated with an increased risk of major amputations, reports a study in the November/December issue of the journal General Hospital Psychiatry. view more (2007-12-20)
The future of British agriculture: fit for consumption?
What is the fate of agriculture in this country? This topical issue will be debated at a British Association Forum on Thursday 26 April 2001. Debate on the future is hampered by a lack of clarity. Terms such as the environment, sustainability and animal welfare are widely cited, yet rarely do people define what they mean by them. Whose... view more... (2001-04-25)
New Book: "Food in Society: Economy, Culture, Geography" by Ian Bowler and Peter Atkins
Contemporary ‘mad cow’ and foot and mouth diseases have instigated a reappraisal of how food is produced and consumed in the United Kingdom. Now a new and timely book, Food in Society: Economy, Culture, Geography, brings together a range of social science perspectives for such an appraisal, covering economic, cultural and geographical... view more... (2001-05-10)
Shoes To Pass To The Next World
The archaeologist Dmitry Osipov studies medieval Russian footwear. This time he took an interest in ritual footwear that was used at funerals. For a long time already the scientists constantly come across unusual footwear near the dead. But it has not been studied until now, while the problem itself turned out to be most interesting. A couple of... view more... (2002-04-26)
Cyclic vomiting syndrome: Recurring and unexplained episodes destroy teeth
Health risks are everywhere and as many as people know about, there are still many of which people are unaware. Parents face even more concerns when it comes to protecting children. Some diseases and problems are more prevalent in children-like cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS). view more (2007-01-12)
New treatment eliminates heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis
Combining an ultrasound-guided technique with steroid injection is 95 percent effective at relieving the common and painful foot problem called plantar fasciitis, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). view more (2008-12-01)
Tongue scrapers only slightly reduce bad breath
Bad breath is a common problem for many people, given the wide variety of substances traveling through our mouths daily. Some people avoid offensive foods and drinks, chew gum, use mouth rinses, or eat mints to mask unpleasant odor. view more (2006-10-09)
Green tea may help prevent autoimmune diseases
Green tea may help protect against autoimmune disease, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. view more (2007-04-20)
From Mona Lisa To Tony Blair - Historian Pinpoints the Moment The Open Mouth Smile Was Born
Smiles have not always been the same. The modern open mouthed smile exposing the teeth is a particular favourite of politicians such as Prime Minister Tony Blair. It is thought to promote health and beauty and be a distinctive marker of one`s personal identity, yet before the late 18th century people displaying open mouthed smiles were considered... view more... (2000-07-17)
Scientists decode genome of oral pathogen
Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have decoded the genome of a bacteria normally present in the healthy human mouth that can cause a deadly heart infection if it enters the bloodstream. view more (2007-04-06)
Our brain looks at eyes first to identify a face
A study by the University of Barcelona (UB) has analysed which facial features our brain examines to identify faces. view more (2009-07-21)
'Swish-and-spit' test accurate for cancer
A morning gargle could someday be more than a breath freshener - it could spot head and neck cancer, say scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Their new study of a mouth rinse that captures genetic signatures common to the disease holds promise for screening those at high risk, including heavy smokers and alcohol drinkers. view more (2008-01-02)
Ape-man skeleton is 2.2 million years old, say scientists
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have dated an ape-man skeleton at 2.2 million years old suggesting that it may not have been part of the ancestral tree leading to humankind as originally thought. view more (2006-12-13)
A Breath Mint Made from ... Coffee?
We all know why Starbucks puts boxes of breath mints close to the cash register. Your morning latte can create a startling aroma in your mouth, strong enough to startle your co-workers too. view more (2009-06-25)
Research Fortnight 27 February issue: stories on research in Wales, the Institute for Animal Health, EPSRC training funds, French involvement in Diamond and the new medical schools
Union warns of exodus of academics from Wales Restructuring research in Wales could result in nearly two thirds of research active staff leaving the country to find work elsewhere, according to the Association of University Teachers. Welsh academics are concerned that proposals put forward by a recent inquiry into higher education are not... view more... (2002-02-27)
IAH opens new dairy and announces unique cattle breeding programme
On Wednesday 13 April NFU President Mr Tim Bennett officially opened a state-of-the-art dairy facility at the Institute for Animal Health in Compton, Berkshire. Through the availability of the new unit, the Institute will be establishing a large herd of 'MHC-defined' cattle that will provide a powerful research tool, which will be as important for... view more... (2005-04-18)
Clinical studies evaluate potential treatments for mouth ulcers
The drug pentoxifylline appears to have limited benefit in the first-line treatment of mouth ulcers due to recurrent apthous stomatitis, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2007-04-17)
Freshwater fish at the top of the food chain evolve more slowly
For avid fishermen and anglers, the largemouth bass is a favorite freshwater fish with an appetite for minnows. view more (2009-07-29)
Archaeological mystery in the Yorkshire Dales
A prehistoric burial site in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales - unique in the North of England - has been unearthed by a team of archaeologists from the University of Leeds. view more (2003-01-02)
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