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New techniques needed to help children with gut disease in developing countries
Imperial experts discuss a new way of combating EED, a debilitating disease in children that is prevalent in the developing world.
Scientists show how Himalayan river system influenced ancient Indus Civilisation
Scientists have found that much of the Indus thrived around an extinct river, challenging ideas about how urbanisation in ancient cultures evolved.
Diabetes and obesity together responsible for nearly 800,000 cancers worldwide
For the first time researchers have quantified the number of cancers likely to be caused by diabetes and high body mass index (BMI) worldwide.
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Doctor complaints system could risk the health of patients and doctors
Current processes for complaints against doctors reduce their wellbeing and cause fear-driven work practices that could compromise patient care.
Prototype ear plug sensor could improve vital sign monitoring
Scientists have developed a sensor that fits in the ear, with the aim of monitoring heart, brain and lung functions for health and fitness.
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Research from poor countries deserves a fairer hearing, says Imperial expert
Academia could be overlooking new ideas from low income nations without realising it, suggests an Imperial College London researcher.
Plastic medical implants to be developed by Imperial researchers thanks to grant
New types of plastic-based medical implants that are less likely to be rejected by the body will be developed at Imperial, thanks to new funding.
Tenfold increase in childhood and adolescent obesity in four decades
The world will have more obese children and adolescents than underweight by 2022, according to a new study by Imperial College London and WHO.
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Robotics expert combines design and wearable technology at Design Museum event
One of Imperial's leading robotics experts will talk about the future of wearable tech and its implications for health in talk this Saturday.
Budget cigarettes linked to higher infant mortality rates in EU countries
A study of 23 EU countries found that larger price differences between high and low priced cigarettes are associated with higher infant mortality.
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