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Hearing loss: Ageing and noise exposure are the two major causes
Dr Tracey Pollard from RNID, the charity which supports the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, talks us through the causes and impact of hearing loss and how RNID is working to improve research and related treatments in this field.
Understanding osteoarthritis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment options
With ten million people in the UK alone suffering from osteoarthritis, Dr Deborah Lee explains the prevalence of the condition, the common risk factors, and preventative measures.
Effective vaccines for non-communicable diseases – A pipe dream?
Markus Mandler, Founder and CEO of Tridem Bioscience, explains how the company’s cutting-edge vaccine platform is revolutionising treatment approaches and vaccines for non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Understanding polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and its challenges
Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that lacks a cure and can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. We spoke to the American Kidney Fund regarding the challenges of diagnosis and disease management.
The link between chemicals in our environment and Parkinson’s disease
In 1980, hundreds of individuals reported to emergency clinics in Northern California complaining of tremors, motility problems, and mild cognitive deficits - all classic signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD)
Controlling ovarian cancer: An introduction to detection and treatment
With current strategies proving inadequate, what needs to be done is to further the research into detecting, treating, and controlling ovarian cancer.
Hydrogen therapy: An emerging therapeutic strategy in cancer treatment?
Professor Giovanni Brandi (1,2) and Dr Simona Tavolari (1,2) from the University of Bologna discuss findings from preclinical and clinical studies that highlight the potential of hydrogen therapy in cancer treatment.
The successes and challenges of organ transplantation
Fadi G. Lakkis, Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, charts the successes and challenges of organ transplantation.
Instant evolution: Robots crafted by artificial intelligence
Northwestern University researchers have achieved a significant milestone by creating an artificial intelligence system capable of crafting robots entirely from scratch.
Microbiome of the skin: The good and the bad
Chronic wounds are a significant burden to patients and health systems; Manuela Martins-Green from the University of California tells us how her research in understanding the dynamics of wound healing could aid new approaches to wound care.
The mechanisms and benefits of exercise
At Wayne State University, Robert Wessells and his team are making significant strides in identifying potential exercise mediators or mimetics that could help mitigate pathologies resulting from prolonged sedentary periods.
Research suggests we should be having more Sumac in our diets
Life expectancy is declining in many UK communities – and diet is central to this. Declining nutritional value of our food means we need more high-value substances like sumac in our daily lives.
The air we breathe: Fighting for clean air and better global health
With air pollution causing 7 million premature deaths annually, what is being done to protect the global population from the lack of clean air?
10 fantastic tips to help you ensure a balanced menopause diet
Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is essential at all stages of life, even throughout menopause. Here Dr Deborah Lee lays out her 10 tips to help keep a balanced menopause diet and understand what your body needs.
Ransomware targeting the NHS: securing data and saving lives
Being a vital public service and large employer, the NHS must protect the sensitive data of millions. Complex IT systems increase vulnerability to cybercriminals, including ransomware targeting the NHS.
How COVID-19 triggers Mitochondrial Dysfunction across organs
COVID-19's hidden impact: Unmasking Mitochondrial Dysfunction across organ systems Since COVID-19, researchers have been perplexed by this.
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Multiple sclerosis: A debilitating disease, but new treatments offer hope
Rhett Reichard, PhD and Keri C. Smith, PhD from Saba University School of Medicine, says that while multiple sclerosis is a debilitating disease, new treatments offer hope.
What does obesity have to do with the rise in malnutrition in the UK
We tend to associate malnutrition with being underweight due to hunger and starvation. In fact, although this is indeed the case, obesity is also a major cause of malnutrition in the UK.
Can poor oral hygiene lead to dementia?
Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Pharmacy shares evidence on the link between poor mouth care and dementia risk, and the steps needed to promote better oral hygiene.
The challenge of treating genetic diseases: The example of creatine transporter deficiency
The vast majority of genetic diseases remains beyond possibilities of treatment with research continuing to be able to offer therapies to the affected patients.
