First ever human clinical trial of lab-grown blood
RESTORE is a large joint research initiative that has manufactured red blood cells from donor stem cells.
Inequality of access to the GP service
Research carried out by the University of Cambridge for the BBC had shown that the most deprived areas have the fewest GPs.
Occupational therapy life hacks
The 7 November sees the Royal College of Occupational Therapy launch its first ever public health campaign to bring the expert advice of its members directly to the public.
As the cost of living and energy crisis continues, a new study suggests that cold homes increase the risk of severe mental ill health.
Life with Borderline Personality Disorder
BPD symptoms include emotional instability, impulsive behaviour and intense but unstable relationships with others. It’s often misdiagnosed. Rosie tells her story.
Norovirus: what you need to know
Norovirus, also known as winter vomiting bug, is a very unpleasant stomach bug that can make vulnerable populations very ill and each year closes hospitals and care homes to visitors.
Lebanon is experiencing a Cholera outbreak. What is cholera?
Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by eating or drinking food or water that is contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and is...
3D Printed Organs for Transplant
The use of 3D bioprinted cartilage for people with muscle conditions is being explored. This could eventually lead to entire 3D printed organs, such as the heart!
Researchers at the University of Manchester used cotton swabs to take sebum samples from the skin of participants which were then analysed via mass spectrometry.
Black people more likely to develop dementia
Two recent studies have suggested that Black people are more likely to develop dementia.
Recent research has suggested that cancer in the under 50s is rising globally. The Conversation suggests five ways that people in their 20s and 30s can reduce their cancer risk.
Community pantry: How one school is helping families during the cost of living crisis
The BBC have reported on a school in Wales that has been paying for electricity, food, trainers and even a bed for pupils' families struggling with rising bills.
Learning disabilities and health inequalities
Did you know that people with a learning disability are more than twice as likely to die from avoidable causes than the rest of the population?
Excess deaths due to heat highest since 2004
The UKHSA and ONS have jointly authored a report on excess deaths due to the heatwaves we experienced this summer.
How will social care in England be funded?
There is increasing concern about the funding of social care in England, on the back of Liz Truss's government scrapping the health and social care levy.
Last week the BBC reported on the successful use of a 'stem cell patch' to repair spina bifida in babies in-utero (inside the uterus, before birth).
Online Safety Bill
A recent inquest found that social media material contributed to the suicide of Molly Russell in 2017. Her father says there should be no further delay to an Online Safety Bill.
Ellie Simmonds: Smashing prejudices
Ellie Simmonds is making a huge impact on the representation of different body types on mainstream TV.
The Edenfield Centre: A toxic culture of abuse
BBC Panorama has revealed shocking treatment of individuals at one of the UKs largest mental health hospitals.
Why are so many medications out of stock?
Results of a recent survey showed that that 54% of UK-based pharmacists said medicines shortages have put patients at risk in the past six months. Why are we so short on medication?