Measles – The outbreak you need to know about
The UK has seen an increase in measles cases in the last few months, what has caused this increase and how can you protect yourself?...
Infection/Disease
The Infection/Disease section delves into a range of viral and bacterial infections. It highlights topics like the link between oral health and overall well-being, the significance of handwashing in preventing infections, and novel research into diseases such as sarcoidosis and atopic dermatitis. The section also explores groundbreaking solutions like the use of AI and “superhero bugs” for combating infections, underscoring the importance of innovative approaches in understanding and managing infectious diseases and their broader health impacts.
Flu – The ultimate survival guide
As flu season arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting ill. Recent statistics show the increased strain on the NHS with 3,746 patients a...
Aspergillus fumigatus: Unveiling Disease Mechanisms
Unlocking the secrets of disease-causing fungus Aspergillus fumigatus: Ground-breaking research published in Nature Communications offers insights into deadly fungal disease, writes Dr Özgür Bayram of...
PFAS may increase the risk of disease in unborn children
PFAS may increase the risk of disease in unborn children, new study suggests: PFAS are chemicals that may cause cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. Research...
The secret life of CD4+ T cells: from helpers to melanoma fighters
The secret life of CD4+ T cells: from helpers to melanoma fighters: Researchers have revealed unprecedented insights into CD4+ T cells, a type of immune...
Multiple sclerosis and Epstein-Barr virus: Possible basis for vaccine
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is thought to play a role that has not yet...
World Scabies Program achieves milestone in Solomon Islands and Fiji
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’s (MCRI) World Scabies Program has completed the first round of its mass roll-out of an anti-parasitic drug in the Solomon Islands and Fiji, helping to...
The many medical uses of ozone
Ozone, a super-charged form of oxygen which exists naturally as a gas in the stratosphere and shields us from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation, has...
World AIDS Day: HIV remains a pressing public health issue
HIV remains a pressing public health issue: For World AIDS Day, marked on 1 December, the World Health Organization (WHO) is joining international partners to...
Brushing for brain health
Brushing for brain health: Recent research shows that how you brush your teeth could be linked to conditions such as dementia, stroke, cardiovascular disease and...
