In a recent survey from the British Heart Foundation, they found that 1 in 3 adults would not know how to help someone if they […]
Cancer cells shrink or super-size to survive
Cancer cells can shrink or super-size themselves to survive drug treatment or other challenges within their environment, researchers have discovered. Scientists at The Institute of […]
Covid-19 in pregnant women can damage the placenta and the foetus
Covid-19 in pregnant women can damage the placenta and the foetus: Using prenatal magnetic resonance imaging, a group of MedUni Vienna researchers examined the placentas and […]
Unfamiliar: a new exhibition at the Royal College of Physicians
Rebecca Wallersteiner visits Unfamiliar a new exhibition at the Royal College of Physicians (23rd January – 28th July) which takes a fresh look at their […]
How common is brain damage at birth?
How common is brain damage at birth? Causes and effects. In the UK, most expectant mothers are fortunate enough to be eligible for a guaranteed […]
BUPA research reveals the top UK health worries for 2023
New research from BUPA has revealed that Britons are experiencing key health worries at the start of this year: Over three quarters of people in […]
Monitoring changes in our elderly loved ones
Six questions to ask yourself about a loved one if you’re worried about them as demand for elderly care support surges. Over the last few […]
Hypertension drug can slow ageing
Researchers have found that the drug rilmenidine can extend lifespan and slow ageing. Published in Aging Cell, the findings show that animals treated with rilmenidine, […]
Cervical cancer prevention self-help tips
Ahead of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 23rd to the 29th January 2023, Dr Sam Wild, Women’s Health Clinical Lead at Bupa Health Clinics, shares why […]
Harnessing the healing power within our cells
Harnessing the healing power within our cells: University of Queensland researchers have identified a pathway in cells that could be used to reprogram the body’s […]