health Archive
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![Recent studies looking to identify the side effects of certain antibiotics, have revealed that as well as killing off gut bacteria, they can also stop […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/e-coli-bacteria-115x115.jpg "Drugs used to kill gut bacteria found to prevent the growth of neurones in the brain")
Drugs used to kill gut bacteria found to prevent the growth of neurones in the brain
Posted on May 25, 2016 | No CommentsRecent studies looking to identify the side effects of certain antibiotics, have revealed that as well as killing off gut bacteria, they can also stop […] -
![The Zika outbreak has recently been declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organisation. It seems fitting then that a new approach to […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/world-community-grid-115x115.jpg "Computers of the world unite against Zika")
Computers of the world unite against Zika
Posted on May 24, 2016 | No CommentsThe Zika outbreak has recently been declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organisation. It seems fitting then that a new approach to […] -
![The Zika virus could spread to parts of Europe this summer, with areas around the Black Sea and the island of Madeira being the most […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/640px-Aedes_aegypti-115x115.jpg "Zika may reach Europe")
Zika may reach Europe
Posted on May 23, 2016 | No CommentsThe Zika virus could spread to parts of Europe this summer, with areas around the Black Sea and the island of Madeira being the most […] -
![In recent times, an increasing amount of focus has been placed on understanding the aetiology of many mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/iStock_5809739_403px-115x115.jpg "Can yeast infections be linked to Mental Illness?")
Can yeast infections be linked to Mental Illness?
Posted on May 18, 2016 | No CommentsIn recent times, an increasing amount of focus has been placed on understanding the aetiology of many mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. […] -
![Acetaminophen is the most common drug ingredient in the United States. It is found in over 600 different medicines according to the Consumer Healthcare Products […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/diet-pills-115x115.jpg "Painkiller kills kindness")
Painkiller kills kindness
Posted on May 16, 2016 | No CommentsAcetaminophen is the most common drug ingredient in the United States. It is found in over 600 different medicines according to the Consumer Healthcare Products […] -
![Researchers have discovered a key gene associated with maintaining a youthful appearance. There has been a long-standing issue in science as to why some people […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2187905205_158290644d_z-1-115x115.jpg "M1CR – The fountain of youth ?")
M1CR – The fountain of youth ?
Posted on May 9, 2016 | No CommentsResearchers have discovered a key gene associated with maintaining a youthful appearance. There has been a long-standing issue in science as to why some people […] -
![Administering a flu vaccine in the morning could provide better protection than giving the same jab in the afternoon. The new research from the University […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/8392555596_d7b05b3508_m-115x115.jpg "Flu shots given a morning boost")
Flu shots given a morning boost
Posted on May 2, 2016 | No CommentsAdministering a flu vaccine in the morning could provide better protection than giving the same jab in the afternoon. The new research from the University […] -
![Around twenty percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and 1 in 100 women trying to conceive have three or more consecutive miscarriages. Most miscarriages […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Chromatic-Triangular-Ruby-Pregnant-Woman-115x115.png "Scientists find the cause of recurrent miscarriages")
Scientists find the cause of recurrent miscarriages
Posted on March 13, 2016 | No CommentsAround twenty percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and 1 in 100 women trying to conceive have three or more consecutive miscarriages. Most miscarriages […] -
![Daily injections of GS-5734, a small-molecule antiviral agent, protected 100% of infected Rhesus monkeys against lethal disease when administered three days after exposure, with markedly decreased […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Ebola-compound-115x115.png "Novel compound completely protects against Ebola virus")
Novel compound completely protects against Ebola virus
Posted on March 9, 2016 | No CommentsDaily injections of GS-5734, a small-molecule antiviral agent, protected 100% of infected Rhesus monkeys against lethal disease when administered three days after exposure, with markedly decreased […] -
![A new method of cancer treatment revealed that targets its weaknesses… In 2012 Cancer Research UK reported 161,823 deaths from cancer in the UK alone. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Cancer_cells-_death_step_1-115x115.jpg "Cancer’s ‘Achilles heel’ revealed")
Cancer’s ‘Achilles heel’ revealed
Posted on March 7, 2016 | No CommentsA new method of cancer treatment revealed that targets its weaknesses… In 2012 Cancer Research UK reported 161,823 deaths from cancer in the UK alone. […] -
![Worldwide in 2012 there were 14.1 million cases of cancer and 8.2 million deaths. Macmillan warns that by 2020 almost one in two people will […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/10080374656_1d802535cb_z-115x115.jpg "A Cure for Cancer ?")
A Cure for Cancer ?
Posted on February 24, 2016 | No CommentsWorldwide in 2012 there were 14.1 million cases of cancer and 8.2 million deaths. Macmillan warns that by 2020 almost one in two people will […] -
![According to the campaign group, Action on Sugar, one third of hot drinks sold by high street retailers contain the same or greater quantity of […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/5327101981_fdeea443e9_m-115x115.jpg "Shocking amounts of sugar in hot drinks")
Shocking amounts of sugar in hot drinks
Posted on February 22, 2016 | No CommentsAccording to the campaign group, Action on Sugar, one third of hot drinks sold by high street retailers contain the same or greater quantity of […] -
The Decline of Dementia
Posted on February 16, 2016 | No CommentsCurrently, many places in the world have an ageing population. This means there is an increase in the average age of the population and an […] -
![Elimination of worn out cells extends mice life span. Senescence is the term given to cells which have stopped dividing. It is a natural process […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/13924249304_5ba9f7f228_z-115x115.jpg "So Long Senescence")
So Long Senescence
Posted on February 10, 2016 | No CommentsElimination of worn out cells extends mice life span. Senescence is the term given to cells which have stopped dividing. It is a natural process […]
