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Zinc shows promise as surprising emerging treatment for thrush 

New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections (thrush), by shedding new light...

Pivotal moment for humanity as tipping point threats and opportunities accelerate

The world has reached a pivotal moment as threats from Earth system tipping points – and progress towards positive tipping...

Urgent work needed to tackle “substantial” digital health inequality, study recommends

Millions of people are suffering from digital health inequality because of poverty, experts have warned. A new study says urgent...

Botany must feature more prominently on the school curriculum to promote awareness of climate change, study warns

Children must be taught more about the importance of plants if education about climate change and sustainability is to be...

Prestigious legal honour for pioneering University of Exeter school resources

Pioneering University of Exeter resources designed to help children learn at school about the consequences of family breakdowns have been...