First human trial of new Zika vaccine
The first participant has received a dose of a new Zika virus vaccine being trialled by the University of Liverpool at the Clinical Research Facility...
Spinal injuries: Alternative recovery position
In this practical training video from First Aid for Life, viewers are shown how to place someone into the recovery position when they are alone...
Why the recovery position saves lives
Why the recovery position saves lives: When you are unconscious or unresponsive, most of your muscles relax and go floppy. Your tongue is a huge...
Children more sedentary during the week since lockdown
New research has revealed children’s physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels – but children are still more sedentary during the...
Most Brits have Neanderthal DNA
A leading testing expert says DNA genotype testing is revealing how most of us have a little Neanderthal in our blood, and how our unique...
Can ultra-processed foods be part of a healthy diet?
A new survey released by the British Nutrition Foundation shows that concern about ultra-processed foods has increased. But some ultra-processed foods can be part of...
Long COVID’s health impacts for Australia revealed in new study
Long COVID’s health impacts for Australia revealed in new study: Long COVID contributed to a substantial loss of health as a result of the 2021-22...
Advances in Motor neuron disease treatments
Advances in Motor neuron disease treatments: Research at The University of Queensland could eventually help develop viable treatments - and ultimately a cure - for...
Arterial stiffness may cause metabolic syndrome in adolescents
Arterial stiffness may cause metabolic syndrome in adolescents via an increase in fasting insulin and LDL cholesterol Arterial stiffness may be a novel risk factor...
Frogs could spawn a new treatment for type 2 diabetes
Frogs could spawn a new treatment for type 2 diabetes: New research presented today at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2023 has revealed that a...
