Finalising a home test kit for breast cancer patients
A home test kit enabling patients with Breast cancer to test their blood nears its final development stages, with support from the NHS and inventors Entia and Pfizer.
Men experience more emotional pain from a breakup
According to a new study, men have a tendency to experience more emotional pain than women after a relationship breakdown.
Lung blood vessels show alteration from COVID-19 in new X-ray
The brightest ever X-ray shows damage caused by COVID-19 in the lungs’ smallest blood vessels, released by a special particle accelerator.
Early detection of pancreatic cancer – The EUROPAC Research Trial
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, tells us all about the European pancreatic cancer early detection trial (EUROPAC).
TIGRR: Is it a wonderful thing for the UK’s Cannabis Industry?
BCL Solicitors LLP ask if a new report should put a spring in the step of UK businesses with an interest in medicinal cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD).
Why Europe’s energy price crisis calls for a rapid ‘demand-side’ response
Simon Bushell, CEO, Sympower, ponders why the energy price crisis in Europe calls for a rapid response.
Outlook for consumption & environment in Europe
Thierry Libaert from the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), charts the outlook for consumption and the environment in Europe.
Type-2 diabetes and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses the link between menopause and type-2 diabetes, as well as the use of hormone replacement therapy...
HPV immunisation programme reduces cervical cancer by 90%
Breakthrough in cancer research as the human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation programme substantially reduces cervical cancer by nearly 90% across the UK.
European Commission addresses G20 and COP26 summit objectives
The European Commission President addresses the goals set for the G20 and COP26 summits, aiming to tackle the pandemic, climate change and the economy.
Advanced batteries research for a clean energy transition
Dr Alistair Davidson, Consortium for Battery Innovation, explains that research into advanced batteries will make the clean energy transition a reality.
The hidden struggle of depression for men
Hanna Silva, clinical psychologist and therapeutic programme manager at Flow Neuroscience, explores the hidden struggle of depression for men and why they don’t get the treatment they need.
The importance of addressing men’s health in 2021
Men’s health, both physical and mental is a topic that often gets brushed under the carpet. Here we explore what is being done to ensure men are receiving the healthcare they need this ‘Movember’.
WHO approves Bharat Biotech Covaxin for emergency use
Today (3 November) the World Health Organisation has approved the COVID vaccine, Bharat Biotech Covaxin, for Emergency Use Authorisation.
ALMA telescope finds signs of water 12 billion light years away
The ALMA telescope has found signs of water in a distant galaxy, over 12 billion light years away from Earth.
ASEAN risks losing 35% GDP by 2050 from climate change
A COP26 report outlining the economic threat of climate hazards at ASEAN, highlighting the impact of weather extremes in the region.
Did COVID-19 solitude benefit well-being?
Study finds solitude during the pandemic has positive benefits on well-being, creating feelings of self-growth and competence.
New data highlights lack of diversity in ecology and conservation
Out of the top authors in ecology and conservation journals, 11% were by women and 75% of the articles focused on five countries in the Global North.
Study finds stark class difference in UK pregnancy outcomes
A study, based on over one million NHS births across the UK, reveals a racial and socio-economic difference in UK pregnancy outcomes.
Microbial electrosynthesis for sustainable bioproduction
Arpita Bose, PhD, Associate Professor at Washington University illustrates how microbes may prove essential for developing sustainable technologies as we strive for greener economies.
