How malaria invades red blood cells
How do malaria parasites invade human red blood cells where they multiply and cause infection? And can we use this knowledge to find a way to...
Game-changing drug for hot flushes
Hot flushes during the menopause may be a minor inconvenience for many women, but a significant proportion of women, typically around 45 to 55 years...
David Nott Foundation scholars
Between February 20 and 24, 2017, we were delighted to host 10 David Nott Foundation scholars and the first David Nott Foundation Fellow in London....
Voyages – maritime photography exhibition
Rebecca Wallersteiner explores ‘Voyages, the Science Museum’s haunting new maritime photography exhibition which creates epic drama from historic model ships Marcel Proust wrote, 'The real...
Depression and diabetes
To mark the WHO's World Health Day 2017 which, this year, focuses on depression, we talk to Robin Hewings, head of policy for the charity...
World Health Organization’s “Depression: let’s talk” campaign
This short video, focusing on depression among adolescents and young adults, highlights some of the symptoms of depression and the importance of talking as the...
No cameras in care homes
Should cameras be compulsory in care homes? One firm of solicitors, which specialises in care home negligence claims, is supporting a campaign called ‘Love Our...
Health of ageing populations
Populations around the world are ageing due to increased life expectancy and falling fertility. These shifts have been driven by improved healthcare, better infrastructure and medical innovations. But...
Patients Association welcomes NHS Next Steps
The Patients Association welcomes the ‘Next Steps on the NHS Five Year Forward View’, and will work with NHS England to help ensure it is...
NHS Five Year Forward View
As the NHS approaches its 70th anniversary the health service has published the plan setting out how it will deliver practical improvements in areas prized...
