A dispatch from Mosul
The healthcare infrastructure in Mosul (Iraq’s 2nd largest city) was completely destroyed by ISIS and as the city had been…
Infection/Disease
Please wash your hands
Most people in the UK don't wash their hands hands thoroughly enough to get rid of bacteria that can cause…
What is Rabies?
Have you ever wondered what makes rabies so newsworthy? What makes rabies a serious infection? How does it affect our…
One million people living with avoidable sight loss
One million people in the UK are living with avoidable sight loss severe enough to have a significant impact on…
Drug breakthrough for drug-resistant gonorrhoea
Drug-resistant gonorrhoea is a major global health concern but a new antibiotic class has now been found to be effective…
Breastfeeding call to action
This week is #WorldBreastfeedingWeek. This Unicef Video highlights the issues behind the UK’s low breastfeeding rates, and calls on the UK…
A spotlight on neglected hepatitis
On World Hepatitis Day, Dr Philippa Matthews, a Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Fellow, puts the spotlight on neglected viruses including…
Calming immune cells
Scientists have found a way to calm immune cells, reducing inflammation which can lead to diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and…
Amazing dogs can help detect disease
We already know what an amazing sense of smell dogs have and how it protects us on a daily basis. …
EU plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat that is responsible for 25,000 deaths and a loss of €1.5 billion in the…