Ceramic tea set glazing affects health benefits of tea, finds new study

Tea contains flavonoids such as catechins, which have numerous health benefits. Now, researchers reveal that the glazing on ceramic tea sets plays a crucial role in retaining the beneficial components of tea. By examining the effects of different glazes on the catechin content in green tea, they find that the choice of glaze materials affects … Read more

Using the power of data to build the UK’s health security  

Data is now the driving force of the world’s modern economies, fuelling innovation and progress. Data is equally essential to health security, underpinning our ability to prepare for, prevent and respond to health threats so we can save lives and protect livelihoods. Like many other government departments, health, and scientific organisations, UKHSA handles a lot … Read more