Category: Health

Malaria remains a deadly threat for pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa, often leading to miscarriage, stillbirth, low birthweight and serious illness.  Now, an EU-funded collaborative research project is aiming to protect women before they become pregnant – an approach that could transform maternal and newborn health in regions where malaria is endemic. Dr Flavia D’Alessio heads […]

AlexShevchenko78/Shutterstock “Hubble bubble toil and trouble” is a quote from Shakespeare’s Macbeth that conjures images of evil witches making potions in giant cauldrons. But the truth was that women persecuted as witches were probably legitimate healers of the time. Prior to the 14th century, women healers were generally tolerated throughout Europe, offering one of the […]

As Halloween approaches, stories of witches and their potions resurface, often featuring eerie plants like belladonna, mandrake and mugwort. These botanicals, steeped in myth and folklore, have long been linked to spells and sorcery. Yet behind their spooky reputations lies a fascinating pharmacological history, and in some cases, ongoing medical relevance. Belladonna Belladonna (Atropa belladonna), […]

Many cancer survivors live with the worry that their cancer might come back. This “recurrence” occurs when cancer cells hide somewhere in the body – like in the bone marrow – and start growing again, sometimes years later. Scientists have been trying to understand how to stop these cells from reactivating and causing cancer to […]

Creatine is one of the most widely used sports supplements across the world. It’s taken by many in the hopes of boosting strength, enhancing athletic performance and promoting muscle growth. But it isn’t only adults who are using this supplement. A growing number of teenagers and young adults report taking creatine in the hopes of […]

Ireland has launched a high-level agri-food trade mission to China this week, led by Minister of State for Fisheries Timmy Dooley TD, in partnership with Bord Bia and Enterprise Ireland. The mission, running from 29 to 31 October 2025, aims to strengthen Ireland’s position as a trusted supplier of safe, high-quality, and sustainable agri-food products […]

Further information Find further information on LCR Innovation Zone funding at the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority website. STFC’s Deep Tech Catalyst encompasses: Space (European Space Agency BIC UK), Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire Biotechnology (Bio BIC), Sci-Tech Daresbury, Liverpool City Region Quantum Computing BIC (QuBIC) with the National Quantum Computing Centre, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire Health BIC, […]

Building on the existing strength of the programme in delivering economic benefits, the updated direction will focus on delivery of the government mission of driving economic growth. HEIF invests £280 million annually to drive underpinning and bespoke knowledge exchange activities in universities. This enables world-leading research and expertise to be translated into real-world solutions that […]

The National Health Service (NHS) has unveiled its most comprehensive reform in decades, aimed at dramatically reducing waiting times and improving access to care across England. The new Medium Term Planning Framework – Delivering Change Together (2026/27 to 2028/29) sets out a three-year roadmap to overhaul service delivery, eliminate bureaucratic inefficiencies, and empower local leadership. […]

The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. In practice though, this isn’t usually so easy or simple. Alongside counting calories or eating smaller portions, many people add exercise into the equation when trying to lose weight to help tip the balance. Yet research […]