Posts Tagged ‘medicine’

Confusing Mosquitoes

Posted on June 7th, 2011 by Kirsty  |  No Comments »

US scientists have claimed to have developed chemicals which interfere with a mosquito’s ability to sniff out humans. They are hoping to use these chemicals to develop the next generation of mosquito traps and repellents. Experts say that it could be a major break through if the chemicals are safe and cheap. Female mosquitoes detect [...]

NHS – Assaults not taken seriously?

Posted on January 16th, 2010 by Kirsty  |  No Comments »

The NHS under the spotlight again! This is because they are being accused of not doing enough to protect staff from a daily barrage of punches, slaps and kicks. In the last 3 years there has ony been a 0.5% increase in sanctions against offenders, this is despite a promise of “zero tolerance” approach. A [...]