Covid-19 has dominated the news this year. As Autumn arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting the flu. But what is the difference between the various strains, how can we prevent it and how should we respond if we fall ill with it? Influenza is seasonal and each year a new strain will begin […]
https://youtu.be/5wI5RVWzn9Q Its RA Awareness Week (RAAW) 2020. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an incurable condition that lacks public visibility and awareness. One of the major reasons is because it has invisible symptoms like fatigue, anxiety and depression. Over 89% are affected by these hidden symptoms! Jane is a young mother that has RA. This video […]
Brain astrocytes show metabolic alterations in Parkinson’s disease: A new study using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology links astrocyte dysfunction to Parkinson’s disease (PD) pathology. The study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland and published in Scientific Reports highlights the role of brain astrocyte cells in PD pathology and the potential of iPSC-derived cells […]
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“Promising” fungal leather substitute that looks and feels like traditional leather could be more sustainable and cheaper than animal and plastic versions. In a new review paper by the University of Vienna, Imperial College London, and RMIT University in Australia, researchers argue that leather made from fungi has “considerable potential” to be the best leather […]
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Private sector investment can be a major driver of the UK’s ‘infrastructure revolution’, says the CBI, at a time when public purses have been stretched by unprecedented Covid-19 support measures. Government spending plans unveiled in March’s Budget included historic £640billion infrastructure pledges designed to revitalise Britain’s roads, railways, broadband and housing as part of the […]
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This week marks Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week, a week dedicated to increasing the profile of a frequently misunderstood disease that affects over 430,000 people in the UK. It is a common misconception that arthritis is simply a condition of the elderly, a consequence of age and subsequent wear and tear of the joints. However, Rheumatoid […]
Common medicine used to treat gout found to prevent progression of coronary disease – international study published in New England Journal of Medicine by Perth researchers. A major clinical trial involving 5,500 patients in Australia and the Netherlands found heart attacks and the need for coronary stenting or bypass surgery reduced by 30% in patients […]
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COVID-19 Series: A global pandemic: public health strategies around the world – Episode 41 – Thursday 10 Sep 2020 from 12:30pm to 1:15pm. Register to join Episode 41 ‘A global pandemic: public health strategies around the world’ on Zoom here. The focus of this episode will be the epidemiological and global public health lessons learnt […]
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As many of us continue to work from home during COVID-19, there’s increasing incidence of technostress and techno-overload among workers that needs to be addressed. While increased connectivity has saved millions of jobs during COVID-19 by allowing people to work safely at home, it has also exacerbated the pre-existing workplace problem of technostress. Technostress is defined […]
The 7th September is Youth Mental Health Day #YMHD. This year (2020) is the first Youth Mental Health Awareness Day and will be focused on building resilience with the theme ‘Bounce Not Break’. The social media campaign focuses on sharing with young people ways they can build personal resilience by bouncing back from challenges. The […]