Researchers target key protein to fight inflammatory disease
Researchers at the University of Queensland target key protein to fight inflammatory disease: For the first time, researchers have identified…
Infection/Disease
Greater focus on vaccinating at-risk groups
A new research report published today by the International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC) and commissioned by MSD urges charities, public health…
Mandatory vaccine law is ‘crippling social care sector’
Charity is on verge of losing significant proportion of staff and faces closing one of their centres due to 'no…
WHO’s Science in 5 on COVID-19 : Keeping schools safe
What steps should a school take to keep students and staff safe from COVID-19? What about vaccination? How can families…
Pandemic proofing our future
Pandemic proofing our future: A project developing a test and treatments that would be effective against multiple viral threats could…
Hospitals: Simulator to drive down infections
Computer simulations showing how patients and staff move around inside hospitals are helping civil engineers make modifications to help control…
WHO: World failing to address dementia challenge
WHO: World failing to address dementia challenge: Only a quarter of countries worldwide have a national policy, strategy or plan…
Study shows high fat diet disrupts body clock
When rats are fed a high fat diet, this disturbs the body clock in their brain that normally controls satiety,…
Managing common childhood illnesses this time around
How can we manage the inevitable rise of common childhood illnesses as kids go back to school? Dr Punam Krishan,…
WHO, Germany open Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin
WHO, Germany open Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin: New hub’s mission is to provide the world with…