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UPFs: The health risks of Ultraprocessed Foods

The American Heart Association advisory warns that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) are linked to serious health issues, including heart attack and stroke, and calls for policy changes and more research.

Scientists successfully use gene therapy to restore eyesight 

Scientists in France have partially restored the eyesight of a blind man, using gene therapy - he is now able to identify blurry shapes.

PHE say one dose of vaccine 33.5% effective against Indian variant

Public Health England have found that both Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines against the Indian variant would have an efficacy of 33.5% in one dose.

Scientists say severe COVID infections will disappear in 10 years

New mathematical modelling from the University of Utah suggests that all severe COVID infections will disappear over the next ten years - if the global population has access to vaccination.

COVID patients have antibodies “11 months after first symptoms”

Scientists are explaining that antibody production doesn't stop, it simply plateaus - in some people, COVID antibodies exist "11 months after first symptoms".

Scientists think protein injection could be diabetes vaccine

The idea is still at an early stage, but initial clinical study results show that immunotherapy against type 1 diabetes could function as a 'diabetes vaccine.'

Researchers say lithium concentration in brain connected to depression

Researchers believe that they have a breakthrough - finding that lithium concentrations in the brain are connected to depression.

Commission signs third contract for 1.8 billion BioNTech-Pfizer doses

The European Commission has announced that it has signed a third contract to secure an additional 1.8 billion BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine doses.

Shaping the future of research into epilepsy

There are 21 epilepsy-related deaths every week in the UK - here, Maxine Smeaton, Chief Executive of Epilepsy Research UK discusses what the future holds for essential epilepsy treatment research.

Logistics & supply chain will win the COVID-19 war

Professor Richard Wilding argues that biochemistry is winning the battle against coronavirus, but logistics and supply chain will win the war.

How can digital transformation improve health & care?

Dr Philip Scott, Chair, BCS Health & Care, explores how digital transformation can improve our health and care.

Scientists explore new potential treatment for epilepsy

Scientists at the University of Nottingham are exploring the potential of new treatment for epilepsy, as they reveal that neuron connections in the brain can be a good indicator of disease progression.

Skills: Learning & development in the health sector

Sarah-Jane McQueen, General Manager of the online healthcare course comparison website at CoursesOnline explains how health workers can find the time to focus on their learning & development in this special skills focus.

EU4Health: Building healthcare systems of tomorrow

European Commission Director General for Health and Food Safety Sandra Gallina details the ambitious EU4Health Programme proposed as a response to COVID-19.

COVID-19 and its impact on society

European Public Health Association Executive Director, Dineke Zeegers Paget, updates us about COVID-19 and its impact on society, public health, healthcare and equitable access to vaccines.

Why do we need gender inclusive institutions?

Assistant Professor Rachel Brulé, Global Development Policy at Boston University, says that COVID exposed existing inequalities and explains why gender inclusive institutions can help.

Data potential of wearable health tech readings

Nicholas Kelly from Axela Ltd discusses the data potential of including wearable health tech readings in a ‘single customer view’ of healthcare.

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