Research links common lung conditions to heart disease
The University of Manchester found that patients with common lung diseases are substantially more likely to suffer a heart attack and develop other major heart problems.
Helping government bring IT back in-house
OGEL IT discuss the services they provide to help the government bring IT back in-house, in this report.
flexJET project: Converting flexible waste biomass into sustainable aviation fuel
The Horizon 2020 flexJET project, coordinated by the University of Birmingham, will validate a new integrated process to produce sustainable aviation fuel from waste biomass, Dr Miloud Ouadi explains here.
Water: The essential global resource
Mr. Mbayo Guy Kakumbi, Technical Officer and Dr Bagayoko Magaran, Senior Scientist from The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa reveal their stance on the essential global resource of water.
Purple Day 2019 – Helping children with epilepsy live better
Epilepsy Action is calling for people to support Purple Day, and start talking about the effects that epilepsy has upon those living with the condition, and their family and friends.
G-Cloud 11 is open for supplier applications
The UK Government have re-opened their G-Cloud 11 for supplier applications: read more to find out what that means for your business.
The advancement of cancer research for the public benefit
European Association for Cancer Research’s Chief Executive Officer, Jane Smith, explains why the advancement of cancer research is purely for the public benefit, as well as the importance of collaboration in the field.
The secret to millennial engagement? Progressive politics!
Maria Joao Rodrigues, President of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) and Vice President of the S&D Group in the European Parliament, argues that the secret to millennial engagement is progressive politics.
Fusion: Clean, safe and virtually unlimited source of energy for future generations
Laban Coblentz, Head of Communication at ITER takes us on a journey of discovery when it comes to fusion as a clean, safe, virtually unlimited source of energy for thousands of future generations.
A social challenge for Europe: The fight against poverty and social exclusion
Anna Lisa Boni, Secretary General, EUROCITIES explains why the fight against poverty and social exclusion is a social challenge for Europe.
Checks from early age crucial to stop child obesity
University of Oxford and Manchester researchers found that children monitored regularly for height and weight from an early age will be less likely to experience child obesity.
Brexit: EU completes preparations for possible “no-deal”
As it is increasingly likely that the United Kingdom will leave the European Union without a deal on 12 April, the European Commission has today completed its “no-deal” preparations.
UK government publish report on increasing crack use
Public Health England and the Home Office have published an investigative report on the rise in crack cocaine use in 6 areas of England.
Healthcare solutions partner publishes EU Exit mitigation plan
HealthTrust Europe (HTE), today (25 March) published their EU Exit mitigation plan to counter risk from Brexit, to further support the continuity of high-quality patient care.
Metabolic data key to individualise diabetes therapy
Peter Robins, from Metabolic Health Solutions (MHS), describes how a new clinical management tool can help individualise treatment of obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
World Bank blockchain pilot sows fresh narrative for Haiti’s farmers
AgriLedger, an agricultural-focused blockchain systems provider, is working on a World Bank backed pilot that offers end-to-end full traceability through their platform to enable transparency along the value chain.
Qingjiang fossils reveal 50 creatures unknown to scientists
Scientists discovered mysterious, soft remains dating back 541 million years ago in the Qingjiang fossil site at China’s Hubei province.
What is progressive state leadership today?
Professor Richard Beardsworth, Aberystwyth University, examines what progressive state leadership is in the world of politics and how it can be implemented.
Blockchain: A revolution in marketing
Blockchain technology was perceived by many as a global revolution in many areas, as well as a tool used by drug dealers and smugglers.
UK gets new £5 million climate change research centre
Cardiff University has been selected as the main hub for a £5 million climate change research centre to explore how we can live differently to achieve the rapid and far-reaching emissions cuts required to address climate change.