Scientists join forces to fight TB and HIV in EUR 12.9 million TREATS trial
Researchers have launched a ground-breaking new trial to assess the impact of combined testing and treatment for HIV and tuberculosis.
Early treatment for leg ulcers gets patients back on their feet
Treating leg ulcers within two weeks by closing faulty veins improves healing by 12% compared to standard treatment, according to new findings
Diabetes drug may not reduce risk of death
One class of drug used to treat type 2 diabetes may not reduce the risk of death when compared with placebo, suggests new findings.
Group B streptococcus analysis reveals new insights for infection prevention
An analysis of group B streptococcus infections has revealed unexpected transmission events.
Experts reveal patterns of yellow fever risk, and warn against ignoring disease
Yellow fever kills around 80,000 people every year - and causes severe disease in a further 150,000.
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New class of menopause drugs reduces severity of hot flushes in three days
A new class of experimental drugs reduces hot flushes in menopausal women by almost three-quarters in just three days.
Binge watching TV could increase bowel cancer risk in men
Sitting down to binge watch more than four hours of TV over a day could increase the risk of bowel cancer
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Imperial scientists join fight to prevent premature birth
A new centre investigating the causes of premature birth opens at Imperial College London.
Healthy diet may not offset high salt intake
A healthy diet may not offset the effects of a high salt intake on blood pressure, suggests a new study.
Fish oil and probiotic supplements in pregnancy may reduce allergy risk
Women who take fish oil supplements and probiotics in later pregnancy may reduce their child's risk of food allergy and eczema.
