A global survey by the International Diabetes Federation shows that 40 % of employees with diabetes face negative treatment at work, with many considering leaving their jobs due to stigma and lack of support.
The University of Birmingham leads £1.55m research to assess the long-term effects of vaping on respiratory cells, immunity, and lung microbiome in smokers.
The University of Liverpool researchers create a low-cost, handheld AI-powered blood test to detect Alzheimer's biomarkers, enabling earlier diagnosis and global accessibility.
The NIH has established the Standardized Organoid Modeling Center, aiming to develop reproducible, human-based models using AI and robotics, reducing reliance on animal testing.
A new gene therapy called AMT-130 has shown promising results in slowing the progression of Huntington’s disease, according to the latest results from a global clinical trial.
Lorna Rothery spoke with Victoria Hedley, co-lead of the Rare Disease Research UK Hub, about initiatives aimed at advancing the agenda for rare diseases, as well as the importance of facilitating cross-border collaboration to promote best practices and advance critical research.
A new report starkly reveals the severe and wide-ranging damage that fossil fuels inflict on human health, from the earliest stages of life to old age.
Although age is a risk factor, there are other modifiable factors that can influence dementia risk and disease progression. Angela Bradshaw, the Director for Research at Alzheimer Europe, emphasises the need for more comprehensive interventions across multiple areas to support dementia prevention
