Diagnosis of childhood TB could be improved by genetic discovery
A distinctive genetic 'signature' found in the blood of children with tuberculosis (TB) offers new hope for improved diagnosis of the disease.
Discovery of anti-appetite molecule released by fibre could help tackle obesity
New research has helped unpick a long-standing mystery about how dietary fibre supresses appetite.
New high-detail atlas offers tool to explore local environment and health
Researchers have launched a detailed atlas with environment and health maps at a fine scale across England and Wales.
Airport security-style technology could help doctors decide on stroke treatment
A new computer program could help doctors predict which patients might suffer potentially fatal side-effects from a key stroke treatment.
Study suggests more patients with emphysema could benefit from surgery
A procedure called lung volume reduction surgery could be performed effectively in more patients, according to new research.
Supermarket vouchers improve completion of Hep B vaccination with drug users
The first UK trial of incentivising drug users to complete a hepatitis B vaccination course has had promising results.
GP incentive scheme increases long-term reversible contraceptive prescriptions
A UK policy to increase long-term contraceptive methods has boosted prescriptions by about 110,000 over three years.
New discovery gives hope that nerves could be repaired after spinal cord injury
A new discovery suggests it could one day be possible to chemically reprogram and repair damaged nerves after spinal cord injury or brain trauma.
Genetic study supports link between carbohydrate digestion and obesity
New research indicates that obesity in the general population may be genetically linked to how our bodies digest carbohydrates.
Research shows children's penicillin prescriptions are below recommended doses
Penicillin prescriptions for millions of children over the age of five could be below the recommended doses.
