Rise in ‘Dental deserts’
The British Dental Association has responded to new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, warning that the picture is far worse owing to the paucity...
Food allergies and anaphylaxis
An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately in response to the presence of a substance that it wrongly perceives as a...
4 effective approaches to treating addiction
4 effective approaches to treating addiction: As you might have come across from multiple sources, alcohol, and drug addiction is a huge problem in society...
How are PCBs driving advances in MedTech?
Medical technology (also known as MedTech) is growing at a rapid pace as innovative startups and industry stalwarts alike find new and interesting ways to...
Impact of cost-of-living crisis on the obesity epidemic
A leading nutrition researcher has warned of the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the obesity epidemic, in a new paper published in the journal...
Landmark two-year diabetes DiRECT trial
New findings from an extension of the landmark DiRECT study, revealing it's possible to maintain significant weight loss and keep type 2 diabetes in remission...
What is appendicitis?
What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small, potentially vestigial organ that branches off the large intestine. Inflammation is usually a result...
Commonly asked questions about lung cancer
Commonly asked questions about lung cancer: Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK, with more than 43,000 people...
Genetic signature of precursor to liver cancer
Curtin researchers map genetic signature of precursor to liver cancer: Researchers at Curtin University have identified the genetic signature of pre-malignant liver cells, offering potentially...
Microscopic colitis on the rise in the UK
National charity Guts UK highlights the growing number of microscopic colitis cases in the UK. The charity has raised concerns about the number of people...
