Muslim Aid hosts first blood donation drive
Muslim Aid hosts first-ever blood drive with ACMA and Camford Medicals to support people living with sickle cell disease. The charity's first blood donation drive,...
Infection/Disease
The Infection/Disease section delves into a range of viral and bacterial infections. It highlights topics like the link between oral health and overall well-being, the significance of handwashing in preventing infections, and novel research into diseases such as sarcoidosis and atopic dermatitis. The section also explores groundbreaking solutions like the use of AI and “superhero bugs” for combating infections, underscoring the importance of innovative approaches in understanding and managing infectious diseases and their broader health impacts.
Eyes could unlock personalised pain relief with virtual reality
Combining artificial intelligence (AI) with eye tracking in virtual reality could one day help personalise treatment for millions living with chronic pain, according to world-first...
Half of UK workers with endometriosis lose income
A report published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Endometriosis supported by Endometriosis UK has found that nearly half (47%) of women with endometriosis have...
Engineering vegan honey to treat infection
Vegan honey alternatives could be engineered to have similar antimicrobial properties to prized mānuka honey from New Zealand, according to research at Aston University. Vegan...
Ebola crisis far from over in DR Congo
The race to contain the Ebola outbreak is far from over. While some indicators, such as declining patients' admissions and slower transmission, may suggest the...
Climate change is reshaping public health risks
"Climate change is reshaping public health risks" - CIEH responds to invasive mosquito detection in east London. Following the detection of invasive mosquitoes and larvae...
Uganda ends Ebola outbreak
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) has welcomed the end of the Ebola outbreak due...
Swimming in rivers linked to higher risk of health issues
People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from...
Understanding what makes mānuka honey effective
New research at Aston University has shown that a variety of compounds is responsible for the antimicrobial action of mānuka honey, not just the sugar...
New antimicrobials could help tackle life threatening infections
Scientists at Imperial College London and The University of Manchester have developed a promising new way to create safer and more effective treatments for life-threatening...
