Category: Health

The “gut microbiome” has become a popular health term in recent years. It’s easy to see why, with an abundance of research showing how important the trillions of microbes living in our gut are for health. But what many people might not realise is that the microbiome doesn’t only contain bacteria. It also contains other […]

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed that 2023 saw the highest number of drug-related deaths ever recorded in England and Wales, continuing a grim upward trend. The surge is linked in part to nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids as potent as fentanyl — or stronger. Researchers at King’s College London caution that […]

Defra Minister Dame Angela Eagle unveiled Agri-Scale at September’s World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit. AgriScale will enable agri-tech businesses to scale within the UK, strengthening the country’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and driving growth in the agri-tech sector. By focusing on accelerating product manufacturing rather than early-stage research, AgriScale fills a critical gap in the innovation pipeline. […]

Ibuprofen is a household name – the go-to remedy for everything from headaches to period pain. But recent research suggests this everyday drug might be doing more than easing discomfort. It could also have anti-cancer properties. As scientists uncover more about the links between inflammation and cancer, ibuprofen’s role is coming under the spotlight – […]

The Administration Targets IVF Affordability On 16 October 2025, President Trump unveiled new policies designed to lower the cost of fertility treatments and improve access for American families. Speaking from the Oval Office, he declared: “We want to make it easier for all couples to have babies, raise children, and start the families they’ve always […]

A New Hub for Specialist Care The Riverside House Community Eating Disorder Services will serve as the central hub for specialist treatment in Dublin South and Wicklow, providing integrated care for adults, children, and adolescents. Delivered by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in partnership with St John of God Mental Health Services, the facility is […]

The severe risk of disease outbreak comes after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit a remote eastern area of Afghanistan on 31 August near the Pakistan border, destroying water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure. “The earthquake has flattened homes and taken too many lives, and now threatens to take even more through disease,” warned Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF’s […]

This consultation will assess the effectiveness, reach and impact of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council’s (BBSRC) investigator-led research funding and help shape how it evolves to continue supporting world-class bioscience. Why your input matters Each year, BBSRC invests around £150 million through its applicant-led mode grant funding to support the most innovative, investigator-led […]

LightField Studios/Shutterstock Acne is one of the most common skin conditions seen in general practice. Acne vulgaris – the most prevalent form – affects more than 80% of teenagers and young adults (in some countries, it may be as many as 95%), and tends to peak around age 18. But acne isn’t a single condition. […]

More than 40 per cent of the global population – over three billion people – are affected by neurological conditions, according to WHO’s first-ever report on the issue. The top 10 include stroke, migraine, meningitis, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as well as neurological complications linked to pre-term birth, autism spectrum disorders, and cancers of […]