Measles is back
Measles cases across Europe have hit a record high, causing 37 deaths this year. New figures from the World Health Organisation…
Infection/Disease
Aluminium and multiple sclerosis
In a recent post - A role for aluminium in multiple sclerosis, we highlighted that individuals with multiple sclerosis excrete high…
Asbestos and your health
Asbestos was once hailed as a miracle material that was resistant to heat, chemicals and water. Although it was banned…
Ebola outbreak in the DRC
As more cases of Ebola are confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two British experts comment on what is…
Swimming pool hazards
Before plunging into your hotel swimming pool, or soaking in hot tubs during your long-awaited summer holiday, you might want…
World Hepatitis Day: the missing millions
The message of this year’s World Hepatitis Day is ‘Find the missing millions’ which aims to focus attention on the…
Fighting against Rift Valley fever
Rift Valley fever is a viral disease endemic to Africa that is found on animals and spread via biting mosquitoes.…
What is pneumonia?
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by a variety of different pathogens,…
Gum disease linked to erectile dysfunction
Men who suffer from gum disease are more than twice as likely to suffer from impotence compared to those with…
Financial incentives to reduce antibiotic use
Financial incentives help to drive down unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions from GPs and could reduce the amount of antibiotics in the community,…