All Health articles – Page 6
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Other infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics that cover a wide variety of topics. These infographics would make a valuable addition to any science classroom. Topics include: the science of sunscreen; what the chemical composition of smartphones and British coins are; and potential indicators of ‘bad science’ in ...
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Good chemistry
There are all sorts of ways chemists can use their skills to aid global development, writes Josh Howgego
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Air pollution: a sinister synergy
New insight into the mechanisms by which nitrogen dioxide and ozone damage the human respiratory tract
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Noble treatment for PTSD
Fearful memories found to be less scary in mice after inhaling xenon gas
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Faster, higher, stronger ... fairly
Nina Notman investigates the recent ban on athletes inhaling noble gases
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Re-arming the antibiotic arsenal
With drug-resistant bacteria constantly in the news, what is being done to develop better treatments? Phillip Broadwith takes a look
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Faces of Chemistry – Reckitt Benckiser: Gaviscon
Go behind the scenes of the Research and Development department that created Gaviscon.
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BPA substitute from paper by-product
Plant-derived plastic shows benefits of BPA without the toxicity
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One in the eye for river blindness
It’s one of the greatest success stories in human health – a drug created from a product found in nature and given away freely to those who most need it, saving millions from debilitating blindness. Ian Farrell investigates the marvel of ivermectin