Unravelling the mystery of bacterial persister cells
New research, from scientists at Imperial College London, unravels how so-called bacterial persister cells manipulate our immune cells, potentially opening…
Pharmacy/Drugs
Safety concerns around aluminium adjuvants
It is approximately 10 years since we began our investigations into aluminium adjuvants and specifically their mode of action. We…
Going to prison increases HIV transmission risk
If someone is already injecting illegal drugs, going to prison substantially increases the risk that they will acquire HIV or…
Palbociclib targets advanced breast cancer
Combining a targeted drug, palbociclib with hormone therapy substantially extends survival for women with advanced breast cancer, according to a…
Cannabis is fuelling psychoses
New NHS figures showed there were 125,290 cannabis and spice-related hospital admissions in England from April 2013 to March 2018,…
Time to act on secondary breast cancer
It's time to act on secondary breast cancer which is the stage when breast cancer spreads to other parts of…
When not to drink grapefruit juice
When not to drink grapefruit juice: Have you ever seen the contraindication on your medication – Do not take this…
Faulty immune system linked to AMD
British scientists have found a link between over-active immune systems, stimulated by poor diets and oxidative stress, and the development…
What is Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a long term condition that causes tenderness and pain in the muscles and can affect sleep and mood.…
Aretha Franklin – her neuroendocrine cancer
As a star-studded crowd in Detroit wished a final farewell to Aretha Franklin the Queen of Soul, a relatively unheard-of…