Researchers at Imperial are partnering with Bayer Pharmaceuticals to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can accelerate the discovery of new drugs for heart conditions. An estimated seven million people are living with heart and circulatory disease in the UK alone, with cardiovascular diseases responsible for one in four deaths. Identifying and treating patients at an […]
After years of advocacy by the British Red Cross and other stakeholders, the Government has proposed to include first aid as part of a new statutory subject, Health Education. This will increase the number of children and young people able, willing and capable to assist in an emergency, and improve health literacy and self-care; empowering […]
Young children of parents who cannot afford to put healthy food on the table are significantly more likely to suffer from tooth decay, according to the findings of a new study. The research reveals that pre-school children with poor access to fruit, vegetables, fish and other healthy foods are up to three times more likely […]
Smoking during pregnancy causes chemical changes to a baby’s DNA that affect its risk of smoking-related conditions in adulthood, a study has found. The research, led by scientists at Imperial College London and the University of Oulu in Finland, analysed data from more than 18,000 people in several countries, including the UK, US and Australia, […]
How to have a mindful New Year: If you are dreading going back to the pressures of work after the Christmas holidays “mindfulness” – paying more attention to the present moment can help you deal with the stress and feel happier and more positive in 2021. We often race through life forgetting to pay attention […]
Maintaining a high negative pressure in airborne infection isolation rooms of hospitals (over -10 Pa) and in renovation sites (over -5 Pa) effectively limits the dispersion of airborne contaminants and dust, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Inhaled airborne particles at work can cause adverse health effects, and this is why […]
Arguably the commonest mistake people make at Christmas is trying to starve themselves before going into the Christmas dinner. Yes, you might save a few calories, by skipping breakfast, but you’ll probably be so hungry by the time dinner arrives you’ll eat more than you intended, and not taste it either! Opt for a small […]
Lower BMI before bariatric surgery predicts greater post-operative weight loss, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds. “Patients should definitely be encouraged to lose some weight already before their obesity surgery. This leads to a better weight management outcome in the future,” says Clinical Lecturer Pirjo Käkelä, Lic.Med., from the University of […]
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A herniated or ‘slipped’ disc is one of the most painful kinds of back pain, which can cause long-term immobility if not treated correctly. The term slipped disc refers to a condition where the centre of a spinal disc bulges outwards and presses on a nerve. The spinal discs act as shock absorbers and through […]
Last week Professor Catherine Loveday delivered a lecture at the Royal Society of Medicine’s 2018 Brain Series lecture to a packed auditorium of doctors and academics. Loveday is a professor of psychology at the University of Westminster and also an amateur musician who performs regularly. She is passionate about neurosciences and is regularly invited to […]