We’re funding up to an additional £8.5 million to expand our ‘early independence’ Career Development Award (CDA) and Clinical Scientist Fellowship (CSF) schemes. This will make it easier for international researchers to build independent careers in the UK. MRC fellowships Fellows are central to the UK’s research ecosystem; they bring fresh ideas and drive curiosity-led […]
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Campaigners warn that prolonged waits for cancer and heart scans are putting lives at risk, as patients in Ireland and the UK endure unprecedented backlogs. Healthcare systems in both Ireland and the UK are under intense scrutiny as waiting lists for diagnostic scans reach crisis levels. In Ireland, unpublished National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) data […]
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If the NHS recommended it, would people test their own hearing at home and use self-fitting hearing aids? A survey of over 2,000 adults found that nine in every ten said yes, they’d be willing to test their own hearing. Most also said they’d try a hearing aid sent by the NHS – either ready […]
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Choking during sex has moved from the margins to the mainstream for many young adults, but the risks have not changed. New research shows how common the practice has become, and how confused many people are about what makes it dangerous. A survey commissioned by the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IfAS) has found that more […]
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Research into developing smarter data tools to help identify children with SEN sooner could help ensure earlier intervention and support for pupils. Science Minister Lord Vallance today announces the SEN Identification and Support Research and Innovation Challenge. This is the fourth to be announced under the £500 million Research and Development (R&D) Missions Accelerator Programme […]
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Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies, affecting between 1% and 2% of people living in the west. And, for many years, their prevalence has been rising. But a recent study out of the US shows that the rate of peanut allergy diagnoses in infants has actually declined. It appears this decline […]
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The pancreas is essential for staying alive and healthy. This small organ sits behind the stomach and has two main jobs. It produces digestive enzymes that break down food and hormones such as insulin and glucagon that control blood sugar. Everyday habits such as heavy drinking and unhealthy eating can gradually damage the pancreas. Once […]
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Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years as a path to detoxification, renewal, and spiritual rebirth. Today, its meaning stretches across both religious traditions and modern medical research, making it one of the few disciplines that truly unites faith and science. Biblical Perspective In Christianity, fasting is deeply rooted in scripture as a way […]
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disability diagnosis in children globally. It’s estimated to affect around 8% of children aged 3-12 years, and around 6% of teenagers aged 12-18 years. ADHD can make school difficult for children – affecting their behaviour in class, their attendance and their academic performance. But research my […]
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The global boom in weight loss drugs has taken a dangerous turn. Counterfeit versions of Ozempic and Zepbound are proliferating across high-income countries, raising serious health concerns as demand for injectable weight-loss medications surges. Celebrity Endorsements Drive Demand High-profile endorsements from figures such as Elon Musk and Serena Williams have propelled drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, […]
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