Traveller Health
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Global road traffic mortality falling
Road traffic deaths have fallen since 2010, but are still a significant global crisis, a major report says today. Read more
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Air pollution link to dementia severity
Reducing air pollution through public health programmes, such as ultra-low emission zones, could help to improve the health of people with dementia, a new study says today. Read more
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Record skin cancer cases – and numbers set to increase further
Melanoma skin cancer cases have reached an all-time high in the UK – but deaths from the disease are falling, according to new analysis published today. Read more
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Astronauts experience altered gene expression in white blood cells
Genes that help to control immune functions decrease when astronauts reach space but reverses when they return to Earth, according to a new study. Read more
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Injury risk higher for e-scooters than bicycles
Users of e-scooters face a significantly greater risk of serious injury than cyclists, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Visiting parks linked to reduced use of medication
Regular visits to urban green spaces, such as parks, may be linked to reduced use of some prescription medicines, according to a Finnish study published today. Read more
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Air pollution and lung cancer link revealed
The reason why air pollution is linked to lung cancer has been revealed for the first time, a conference has heard – resulting in calls for action to reduce dangerous particulates. Read more
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Child lung health aided by moving close to nature
Child lung function is improved by increased access to green spaces, researchers report today. Read more
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Prolonged exposure to traffic noise linked to dementia risk
Prolonged exposure to traffic noise is associated with a raised risk of developing dementia, according to Danish research published today. Read more
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Call for tighter e-scooter regulations following injury analysis
People are most likely to suffer e-scooter injuries at the weekend – and after drinking alcohol – doctors report today. Read more