gut reaction
Cholesterol in food causes inflammation in gut lining
Scientists have discovered a possible way in which high fat diets might lead to inflammation in the gut.
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EU health boost
European universities and companies form €2bn community to promote health
A consortium of 144 European companies, research institutes and universities has won EU backing to promote healthy living and active ageing.
Eat less
Scientists create food ingredient that will make you feel fuller
Scientists have developed an ingredient that can be added to foods to make them more filling.
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Risk predictor
Biomarker discovery sheds new light on heart attack risk of arthritis drugs
A class of drug for treating arthritis - all but shelved over fears about side effects - may be given a new lease of life following new research.
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carb cravings
Scientists discover brain mechanism that drives us to eat glucose
Scientists have discovered a mechanism in the brain that may drive our appetite for foods rich in glucose and could lead to treatments for obesity.
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On air
Imperial Podcast: Venus, music and rogue bacteria
Imperial researchers put forward plans for a new mission to Earth's less celebrated neighbour
Allergy treatment
Blood test could help doctors monitor effectiveness of hay fever immunotherapy
A new test for measuring histamine release from certain white blood cells could help doctors monitor the effectiveness of immunotherapy for hay fever.
BIG PICTURE
Cancer patient launches exhibition celebrating the heroes who care for her
A creative cancer patient has been inspired by the team supporting her throughout her treatment to create a photography exhibition in their honour.
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Rise and shine
Scientists find first evidence of 'local' clock in the brain
Researchers have gained fresh insights into how 'local' body clocks control waking and sleeping.
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Imperial podcast: War medicine, bitcoins and flying robots
First World War doctors and digital currencies feature in our latest podcast.
