This animation highlights the key programme of research into mental health of frontline doctors and a model of psychological care, both in response to the pandemic and beyond. Read about this study here (free access) https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/18/… If you would like to know more about our research, you will find further published studies here: https://ternresearch.co.uk/cera If […]
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Why do Dry January? Priory expert Dr Niall Campbell explains that Covid has “changed the drinking landscape” and become the “enabler” of unhealthy drinking habits for millions. A record number of people are expected to reassess their home drinking habits, and take part in Dry January 2022, after official data laid bare the extent to […]
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Phage therapy to fight bacteria: New research from the University of Exeter has moved a step closer to harnessing viruses to fight bacterial infection, reducing the threat of antibiotic resistance. A growing number of infections, including pneumonia, tuberculosis, gonorrhoea, and salmonellosis, are developing antibiotic resistance, which means they becoming harder to treat, resulting in higher death […]
Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (MACS), diabetes and high blood pressure: Researchers from the University of Birmingham reveal scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Scientists at the University of Birmingham are calling for changes to healthcare policy following research which has shown for the first time […]
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Just like humans, it’s possible for pets to get diabetes. It can affect cats and dog and can show up in subtle ways so you need to be alert for symptoms. Diabetes tends to affect dogs and cats that are overweight. And just like people, pets can suffer from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. […]
A new study published in npj Vaccines has shown that growing influenza viruses in specialised cell lines, rather than chicken eggs, improves the likelihood they will match circulating influenza viruses, potentially resulting in more effective seasonal flu vaccines. Influenza vaccines are used each year to combat seasonal and potential pandemic influenza viruses. As influenza viruses mutate and […]
Iron and the aging brain: How can we improve brain health as we get older? This is at the forefront of research by a team at the Florey examining brain aging with the help of C.elegans roundworms. They have discovered that the answer might lie in a commonly-found mineral – iron. “Iron plays a crucial […]
An at-home nasal spray treatment for COVID-19 will be put to the test by Melbourne biomedical researchers, as the University of Melbourne and Monash University receive $4.2 million to establish a six-month clinical trial lead by Northern Hospital in collaboration with Oxford University. Heparin, a widely used blood-thinning drug to treat or prevent blood clots […]
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Want to not only fall asleep quickly but also stay asleep longer? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how your room temperature, lighting and other easy-to-fix factors can set the stage for a better night’s rest. Sleeping with Science, a TED series, uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Check out more episodes on […]
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Prebiotic supplements help women reduce sugar intake by four percent, finds study: The prebiotics used in this study were galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) which increase the amount of “friendly” gut bacteria. In a paper published by the journal Nutrients, researchers from the University of Surrey set out to investigate whether prebiotic GOS can influence the food habits of 48 healthy […]
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