Traveller Health
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How air pollution boosts bacterial disease
Disease-causing bacteria are directly affected by air pollution, which can increase their resistance to drugs, British researchers reported today. Read more
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Exercise space key to inactivity, conference told
Governments need to create more space for exercise to help people become more active and tackle the health effects of inactivity, according to researchers at Edinburgh University, UK. Read more
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Air pollution and traffic noise affect blood pressure
People exposed to air pollution and traffic noise long term have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a major European study published today. Read more
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Active transport call for better health and economy
Towns and cities need to do more to encourage more people to walk, cycle and use public transport, public health campaigners say today. Read more
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Pregnant women should not go to the Olympics – advice
Pregnant women should not go to the Olympics in Brazil because of the Zika virus, according to official guidance published yesterday. Read more
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Sex tourism poses STI threat – study
Growing opportunities for international travel are linked with unsafe sexual practices for thousands of people, researchers warn today. Read more
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Refugees need dermatologists, conference told
Dermatologists have been urged to get involved with Europe’s refugee crisis to prevent the spread of skin disease. Read more
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Abandon car and stay slim – study
Leaving the car at home helps commuters keep their weight down, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Tackle air pollution – royal colleges
As many as 40,000 deaths a year in the UK are linked to air pollution, senior doctors say today. Read more
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How health effects of pollution linger
People exposed to persistent air pollution decades ago still live with the health consequences, according to a UK study published today. Read more