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Employing “living biobanks” to advance biomedical research
A group of seasoned experts from the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories explain the notion of employing “living biobanks” to advance the field of biomedical research.
Screening social media: How can we keep children from inappropriate content?
In this article, Alastair Graham discusses the need for screening social media; touching on infamous cases, government responsibilities and questions of immaturity.
Scientists create global maps to stop mosquito-borne diseases
Researchers at The University of Oxford have created the most accurate global distribution maps to date for mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue and Zika, to help stop these diseases.
Addressing the childhood obesity crisis
Childhood obesity is one of the biggest health challenges of our generation but it is not on everyone’s agenda despite the staggering statistics which continue to get worse.
The link between traffic-related air pollution and neurologic disease?
Pamela Lein and Rhianna Morgan discuss organosulfates and the growing connection between air pollution and neurologic disease
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) caused by gasoline and diesel emissions from automobiles, trucks, locomotives, ships and airplanes is responsible for more than 1 million premature deaths...
Specialist teachers for deaf children battling with stress, workload and long hours
Specialist teachers for deaf children are battling stress, spiralling workloads and excessive hours as the system falls into crisis, the National Deaf Children’s Society has warned.
Are you getting enough sleep?
We all know how difficult it is to work when we're tired but are you aware of the effects from lack of sleep on others? Maddy Keating from MHR explores
Biology: The remarkable advances in stem cell research
Graham Rowe, Lecturer in Biological Sciences at the University of Derby turns the spotlight on an aspect of biology that concerns the remarkable advances that have been made in stem cell research.
WHO launches new global influenza strategy
WHO released a Global Influenza Strategy for 2019-2030 aimed at protecting people in all countries from the threat of influenza.
Research on cardiovascular disease and the link with noise
Thomas Münzel MD, Omar Hahad PhD and Andreas Daiber PhD discuss the link between noise and cardiovascular disease, in this report about their research in the field.
The importance of smarter working versus working hard
BakkerElkhuizen explains the importance of smarter working in contrast to the notion of working hard.
Violent video games are not connected to teenage aggression
Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, have found no relationship between aggressive behaviour in teenagers and the amount of time spent playing violent video games.
The reason for the success of the European Strategy for Plastics
Vice President, European Commissioner for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, Jyrki Katainen hails the success of the European Strategy for Plastics thanks to the transparency and full involvement of all stakeholders.
Blockchain-based identity: A tool for global innovation
Following a year of widespread data breaches and the ongoing threat to online data, it’s no surprise that digital identity has evolved as one of the most important issues facing organisations and consumers on a global scale.
Weight loss can put Type 2 diabetes into remission for two years
36% of people with Type 2 diabetes who took part in a weight management programme delivered in NHS primary care are in remission two years later.
Cardiovascular disease: How to stop a killer
Cardiovascular disease claims the most lives every year but is largely preventable according to the President of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology, a branch of the European Society of Cardiology.
Sustainable shipping into the next decade
Mr Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), looks ahead to the challenges for international shipping as the next decade approaches.
Skype hypnotherapy as an effective treatment for IBS
The University of Manchester has found that Skype hypnotherapy is an effective treatment for people with severe irritable bowel syndrome.
Children with speech and language communication needs
Bob Reitemeier, Chief Executive of I CAN argues that empowering parents changes the conversation for children with speech and language communication needs.
New treatments for neurodegenerative diseases
Professor Dame Pamela Shaw explains how the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) supports experimental medicine and translational research in neurodegenerative diseases.