Category: Health

These include: asthma chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder inflammatory bowel disease Chronic inflammation-related diseases have been estimated to cause over half of all deaths worldwide. Unlocking the processes behind these diseases is crucial to saving lives through developing better prevention and treatments. A multidisciplinary collaboration The MRC Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Exposome Immunology will […]

In the 2000s, when I worked as a psychologist in long-term elderly care and primary healthcare services, many of the patients I saw were living with chronic or complex conditions. These situations required that patients trust care providers, consistently adhere to treatments and, often, receive care over an extended period of time. But what stood […]

26 June 2025, Cairo, Egypt – On International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, marked on 26 June, the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting the drug trade’s devastating effects on the health and well-being of populations. Drug use impacts security, safety, and development, costing some countries up to 2% of their GDP due […]

Summer is synonymous with adventure, with millions flocking to exotic destinations to experience different cultures, cuisines and landscapes. But what happens when the souvenir you bring back isn’t a fridge magnet or a tea towel, but a new illness? International travel poses a risk of catching something more than a run-of-the-mill bug, so it’s important […]

Injectable lenacapavir – LEN, for short – is a highly effective, long-acting antiretroviral alternative to daily oral pills and other shorter-acting options, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “While an HIV vaccine remains elusive, lenacapavir is the next best thing: a long-acting antiretroviral shown in trials to prevent almost all HIV infections among those […]

They found a range of positive effects, including clearing out of damaged, ageing cells and increased metabolism of harmful fats. The researchers say the findings help to better understand how weight loss leads to health improvements at a molecular level. In  the future this could help to inform the development of therapies for diseases such […]

📍 Geneva / New York — July 15, 2025New data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF shows that global childhood immunization coverage remained stable in 2024, with 89% of infants—approximately 115 million—receiving at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine. However, 14.3 million infants received no vaccines at […]

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has historically been under-studied in women. This means we still have a limited understanding of how the condition may uniquely affect women – and what effect monthly hormonal changes may have on women with ADHD. But a recent study conducted by me and my colleagues has shown that women with ADHD […]

Further information The projects (listed alphabetically by institution) Mission biodegradability: foundations for the sustainable future of formulated polymers Led by Professor Andrew P Dove, University of Birmingham Business partner: Amy Goddard, Croda More than 36 million tonnes of polymer in liquid formulations are consumed every year, and are critical for the performance of products, such […]

6 July 2025  – Mycetoma is a slow-moving but destructive infectious disease that begins in the subcutaneous tissues and can invade the skin, deep tissues, muscle and bone. Caused by more than 70 microorganisms of bacterial or fungal origin, mycetoma thrives in tropical and subtropical environments where thorn injuries are common. Left untreated, the disease progresses […]