Liver cancer: Molecular signalling pathway of tumour development decoded: As a malignant disease of the liver cells, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the main causes of cancer-related deaths. While the treatment options for this aggressive type of cancer remain limited, the incidence is increasing. A research team led by Latifa Bakiri and Erwin Wagner […]
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University of Queensland researchers have found people maltreated as children are 3 times more likely to be admitted to hospital for alcohol and substance use by the time they’re 40, compared to people who were not maltreated. Dr Claudia Bull from UQ’s Faculty of Medicine led a study which analysed data from more than 6,000 […]
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University of Liverpool leads new £8.2M medicines development fellowship programme: The University of Liverpool is to lead an exciting new MRC-funded medicines career development partnership with Queen Mary University London, the University of Glasgow, the University of Manchester, and a number of industry partners. The Medical Research Council (MRC) Medicines Development Fellowship Programme will strengthen […]
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Bacteria behind meningitis in babies explained: A milestone study led by University of Queensland researchers has identified the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis, and revealed why some infections recur despite being treated with antibiotics. Professor Mark Schembri and Dr Nhu Nguyen from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience and Associate Professor […]
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Potentially fatal anaemia cases are on the rise – watch out for lesser-known signs, urges expert. Research shows cases of anaemia – a potentially fatal condition – are on the rise, and most likely to hit younger or pregnant women in the UK. A leading expert reveals many little-known warning signs to look out for. […]
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New study names the UK’s most burnt-out regions this Stress Awareness Month comes to an end: New research has revealed the UK regions that are the most in-need of a break this Stress Awareness Month, finding Preston to be the area suffering the most. Of the top ten regions, half were from the Northwest including […]
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3 Great Ways To Get More Sleep (That Don’t Take Much Effort): If you don’t get enough sleep every night, it can have a pronounced impact on your life. You’ll be tired almost constantly, in a bad mood, and even stressed. When it happens regularly, it can even increase the likelihood of developing serious illnesses. […]
HPV vaccine continues to be highly effective as concern grows over falling uptake: New data released today by the Office for National Statistics has shown that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme is up to 95% effective in preventing cervical cancer. The HPV virus causes 99% of cervical cancers and also can cause other types […]
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Global immunization efforts have saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years: WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation launch “Humanly Possible” campaign to scale up vaccination programmes around the world during World Immunization Week 2024. A major landmark study to be published by The Lancet reveals that global immunization efforts […]
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Top Tips To Detox Your Mind and Body: A detox is a healthy way of looking after not just your body, but your mind too. When it comes to detoxing, in order to be successful, you should look at ways in which you can tackle it effectively, depending on what it is you’re detoxing from. […]