Health concerns
Talking therapy could help to battle rising 'cyberchondria'
A specially developed form of psychotherapy could effectively help patients overcome health anxiety, fueled by Googling their symptoms.
Talking therapy could help to battle rising 'cyberchondria'
A specially developed form of psychotherapy could effectively help patients overcome health anxiety, fueled by Googling their symptoms.
Rethinking serotonin could lead to a shift in psychiatric care
A better understanding of how a key chemical messenger acts in the brain could lead to a radical shift in psychiatric care, according to a new paper.
Imperial academics recognised with 2017 promotions
Imperial has recognised a total of 130 staff from across the College who have been promoted in the 2017 round.
Respiratory expert receives prestigious grant to explore incurable lung disease
A leading expert in respiratory medicine at Imperial College has been awarded funding to help patients suffering from a devastating lung disease.
'Twinkling' enzymes could light the way to better cancer drugs
A new test to show the properties of biologically important enzymes could help to streamline development of new treatments.
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'Fat but fit' are at increased risk of heart disease
Carrying extra weight could raise your risk of heart attack by more than a quarter, even if you are otherwise healthy.
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£2m grant aims to tackle the threat of antimicrobial resistance in surgery
Imperial researchers have received a funding injection to help tackle the threat of drug resistant microbes for patients undergoing surgery.
Early puberty may mean less time in education for girls
The age at which girls have their first period may influence how long they stay in education.
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Mental illness, suicide and violence creating a 'lost generation' in Middle East
Suicide, murder, and sexual assault are increasing faster in the Eastern Mediterranean than any other region in the world, according to a new study.
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Imperial urologist is first in London to perform pioneering prostate treatment
A leading Imperial urologist is set to trial a pioneering treatment which could improve the lives of thousands of men with an enlarged prostate.
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