E-cigarette use in UK almost doubled in two years, says Europe-wide study
The number of people in the UK who have tried e-cigarettes has almost doubled in just two years, according to a new study.
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Heart disease and stroke risk predicted by new tools
Damage to blood vessels in eyes, kidneys and nerve cells may cause two-fold increased risk of heart attack or stroke in people with type 2 diabetes.
Imperial scientists explain what their psychedelic research means for patients
Scientists from Imperial College London have published research suggesting a compound in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, may help treat depression.
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Magic mushroom compound tested for treatment-resistant depression
A small scale study into treating depression using psilocybin, the psychedelic compound of magic mushrooms, has found it can be safely administered.
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Scans reveal babies of mothers with gestational diabetes have more body fat
Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes have more body fat at two months of age compared to babies born to healthy mothers, says new study.
Superbug infections tracked across Europe
For the first time, scientists have shown that MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant 'superbug' infections can be tracked across Europe.
NHS "mid-life MOT" has marginal health benefits, say researchers
The free NHS "mid-life MOT" offered to all patients across England has only marginal health benefits, according to new research.
Will reducing antibiotics cause more infections? Imperial scientists investigate
Researchers from Imperial are investigating whether reducing the number of antibiotics prescribed to patients could increase serious infections.
First National Miscarriage Research Centre opens at Imperial
The country's first national research centre dedicated to early miscarriage has opened at Imperial College London.
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Bacteria 'pregnancy test' may detect deadly worms
Scientists from Imperial have created a new test that could instantly detect the presence of the parasite schistosoma in a water supply.
