Ageing with HIV

The population of people who are living with HIV and AIDS is ageing fast. This reflects the 'good news' story of the effectiveness of anti-retroviral...

Global aging

Watch this short video on global ageing and the impact of average population age in different countries across the world from the Global Ageing Project.

Gene therapy for nervous system disorders

My decision to get involved with developing gene therapy for neurological disorders came about because my own daughter, Ornella, 11, was born with a rare...

Dogs don’t do chocolate

There are many substances commonly available in the human world that are poisonous and can prove lethal to your pet and dog's definitely don't do...

Good diet to avoid osteoporosis

Diet in early adulthood is so important because by the time we get into our late twenties it is too late to reverse the damage...

Digital addiction leads to back pain

Addiction to digital media could be helping to cause your back pain. Do you check your phone as soon as you wake-up? Spend your commute...

Aluminium adjuvants in vaccines

How do you express a legitimate concern about aluminium adjuvants in vaccines without being labelled as ‘anti-vaccine’? We are studying the role and efficacy of...

Obesity – the last acceptable prejudice

Obesity is the last socially-acceptable prejudice, wrongly seen as an avoidable condition which people bring upon themselves. Unfortunately, this prejudice carries over to the NHS...