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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.

Ants may defeat MRSA

A new antibiotic, produced by bacteria found on a species of African ant, is very potent against antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’ like MRSA according to scientists. Researchers...
Ants may defeat MRSA

Endometriosis – a sticky problem

Endometriosis is a common condition when pieces of the lining of the womb start growing elsewhere and causing problems. Usually, this occurs on the ovaries,...
Endometriosis – a sticky problem

Hacked off by the adenovirus

Every year, thousands of people in the UK get a bout of cold, (which is not the same as influenza), but can still leave you feeling unwell...
Hacked off by the adenovirus

Brain shrinkage in multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects around 100,000 people in the UK. The lifelong condition affects the brain and spinal cord, and results in nerves being destroyed....
Brain shrinkage in multiple sclerosis

Testing for HIV

We know that people who are tested for HIV, and are diagnosed with the infection, have a good chance of being able to live normal...
Testing for HIV

Good news for people with HIV

This has been an exciting year for everyone involved with Terrence Higgins Trust. In the first place, we had the interim results of the PARTNER...
Good news for people with HIV

50 plus and HIV positive

One in three people living with HIV in the UK are over the age of 50. Older people are the fastest growing group of people...
50 plus and HIV positive