T cells a key defence against Omicron
T cells a key defence against Omicron: Research from the University of Melbourne and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has revealed T cells, one...
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.
High doses of Vitamin D FIND trial
High doses of Vitamin D FIND trial: Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years did not affect the incidence of cardiovascular disease or cancer...
How a virus transforms immune cells into leukaemia
How a virus transforms immune cells into leukaemia uncovered by researchers: An international team have mapped how the HTLV-1 virus causes a rare leukaemia in...
Phage therapy to fight bacteria
Phage therapy to fight bacteria: New research from the University of Exeter has moved a step closer to harnessing viruses to fight bacterial infection, reducing the...
Growing flu viruses in specialised cells
A new study published in npj Vaccines has shown that growing influenza viruses in specialised cell lines, rather than chicken eggs, improves the likelihood they will match...
New report highlights need to boost health of older adults
A new report into the health of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic has been launched by The Physiological Society and Centre for Ageing Better....
New international stem cell research centre
New international stem cell research centre offers hope for patients with incurable diseases: An up to EUR$300 million international research centre has been established across...
Essentials for Christmas health matters
Health Essentials to survive Christmas: Christmas and New Year are busy times of year. The festive season sees a dramatic increase in the number accidents...
The Isolation Choir – White Christmas
The Isolation Choir with our last song of the year - the suitably festive White Christmas. Many of these singers come from singing groups across...
Retinal immune cells may hold key to preventing diabetes-related vision loss
Retinal immune cells may hold key to preventing diabetes-related vision loss: New research could form the basis for developing life-changing therapies that limit the impact...
