Vision

The Vision category brings together forward-looking perspectives, emerging research and thought-provoking insights across health and wellbeing. It highlights breakthroughs, explores complex conditions and examines the wider social and psychological factors that influence health. From innovative treatments and new diagnostic tools to broader conversations about prevention and quality of life, this category looks beyond the immediate to consider where healthcare and wellbeing are heading.

September 8, 2020

Brain astrocytes show metabolic alterations in Parkinson’s disease

Brain astrocytes show metabolic alterations in Parkinson’s disease: A new study using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology links astrocyte dysfunction to Parkinson's disease (PD)...

September 8, 2020

Private sector can help deliver UK’s infrastructure revolution

Private sector investment can be a major driver of the UK's 'infrastructure revolution', says the CBI, at a time when public purses have been stretched...

September 2, 2020

Venom from honeybees kills breast cancer cells

Venom from honeybees found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells – in new Australian research from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research published in...

September 1, 2020

Children with cancer and mental health

Almost half of childhood cancer patients suffer mental health problems due to harsh treatments. Latest research from Children with Cancer UK reveals the widespread impact...

August 28, 2020

Impact of the backpack on the spine

Finite element study shows one book in the backpack weighs 7 books to the spine: As we consider a return to school, we must start to...

August 25, 2020

Fish allergy: collagen often overlooked as important allergen

The number of people throughout the world who suffer from a fish allergy is constantly increasing. The collagen contained in fish is an important allergen...

August 25, 2020

Toll of pandemic on those with eating disorders

Research suggests that disruptions to daily life as a result of lockdown and social distancing may have a detrimental impact on an individual's wellbeing, with...

August 24, 2020

New technique rapidly detects food poisoning

'It must have been something I ate': scientists develop new technique which could rapidly pinpoint sources of food poisoning Scientists at the University of Aberdeen...

August 17, 2020

Webinar: Trusting science in a time of crisis

As we face the largest global health crisis of a generation, the role of science, and the trust we place in scientists, has taken centre...