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Is it dangerous to kiss someone who’s eaten gluten if you have coeliac disease?

Coeliac disease is not a food allergy or intolerance. It’s an autoimmune disease that makes the body attack the small intestine if gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley) reaches the gut. Even a small amount – a tiny bread crumb – can cause damage and inflammation.

The Conversation · May 5, 2025

Experts share how to clean terracotta pots effectively in 5 simple steps to restore their look and keep plants healthy

Spruce up your favourite pots and protect your plants from disease with these 5 easy steps

Ideal Home · May 4, 2025

Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs

More than a dozen data-gathering programs that track deaths and disease appear to have been eliminated in the tornado of layoffs and proposed budget cuts in the Trump administration’s first 100 days

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

From vigorous brushing to clear aligners, here’s what might be causing your gums to recede

One of the most common concerns patients bring to the dental chair is receding gums. Often, the immediate assumption is: “I must have gum disease.” While this can be true, gum recession isn’t always a clear-cut sign of disease. In fact, many people don’t notice any problem until they begin…

The Conversation · May 2, 2025

The truth about how gum disease and tooth decay could lead to problems with your heart

Steven W Kerrigan reports on how your oral health might be impacting your heart

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

The Women’s Health Initiative has shaped women’s health for over 30 years, but its future is uncertain

Women make up more than 50% of the population, yet before the 1990s they were largely excluded from health and medical research studies.

The Conversation · May 2, 2025

Measles in Europe: Tracking cases of one of the world's most contagious diseases in 2025

A handful of countries have reported measles outbreaks this year, with Romania reporting by far the highest number of cases. Here's where else is seeing a high number of cases in 2025.

Euronews · May 2, 2025

Tunnel diggers are facing a 'full-blown disease crisis'

Cancer-causing silica dust from major tunnelling projects are a hazard construction workers cannot avoid simply by wearing a mask, an inquiry has been told.

AAP · May 2, 2025

Stark social divides in infectious disease admission rates in England, study finds

UKHSA says people in most deprived areas almost twice as likely to be admitted to hospital as those in least deprived

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

Michael Bolton Brain Cancer: What Is Glioblastoma, What Are the Symptoms and Can You Prevent It?

Poprock legend Michael Bolton, 72, recently opened up about his cancer diagnosis and what his symptoms were— but what is glioblastoma, the disease killing 10k Americans yearly?

International Business Times UK · May 1, 2025