British scientists to trial potential HIV cure
Scientists and clinicians from five leading UK universities will begin a groundbreaking trial next year to test a possible cure for HIV infection.
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Dying from a food allergy is less likely than being murdered
A person with a food allergy is more likely to be murdered than to die from a severe reaction, according to a new study.
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Steroid injections for premature babies linked to mental health risk
Steroid injections given to pregnant women before premature birth may increase the child's risk of later behavioural difficulties, a study has found.
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Treating risk factors could cut obesity-related risk of heart disease and stroke
Controlling blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke associated with being overweight or obese.
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Dreading pain can be worse than pain itself
Faced with inevitable pain, most people would choose to get it out of the way as soon as possible, according to a new study.
Long-term unemployment may accelerate ageing in men
Men who are unemployed for more than two years show signs of faster ageing in their DNA, a new study has found.
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Podcast: ageing science and crocodile watching
A visiting Nobel laureate discusses the science of ageing and students wrestle with the problem of putting motion sensors on crocodiles.
Success of Imperial's Junior Research Fellowships continue with new crop of 23
The College's scheme to support outstanding early career researchers celebrates its fifth birthday with the arrival of 23 new Fellows.
Surgeons emotionally affected by surgical complications
Many surgeons are seriously affected on an emotional level when complications occur in the operating theatre, according to a new study.
Healthcare app ideas win support in competition
The winners of a competition for academic and NHS staff will receive help to develop their ideas for smartphone apps to improve healthcare.
