Health check
Researchers track global trends in health risks
"Bold and creative policies" are needed to address harmful alcohol consumption, improve diet and increase physical activity, say Imperial researchers.
Stories written by Samuel Wong
Multi-drug combo
Polypill helps people stick to heart disease prevention regimens
People are much more likely to take preventive medicines if they're combined in one pill, an international study has found.
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amphibian killer
Fire salamanders under threat from deadly skin-eating fungus
Fire salamanders have been almost wiped out in the Netherlands by a new skin-eating fungal disease which could threaten other amphibian populations.
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Imperial sounds
Podcast: fuel cells, solar sails and satisfied students
Vice Provost Debra Humphris and Student Union president David Goldsmith discuss the National Student Survey results on the latest Imperial Podcast.
tailoring stroke rehab
Computer test reveals high prevalence of attention disorders in stroke patients
A majority of stroke patients have problems paying attention and could be helped by brain-training computer games, a new study suggests.
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Less pleasure from eating
Gastric bypass surgery changes the brain's response to food
Gastric bypass surgery changes how the brain responds to food, reducing not only hunger but also the drive to eat for pleasure, a study has found.
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Knife lessons
Teenagers gain sharp insights from stabbing simulation
A group of teenagers from east London saw first-hand how knife crime affects victims and their families at an event organised by Imperial researchers.
Translational research
£22 million to improve healthcare through research in north west London
The Department of Health has announced £10 million of renewed funding for a programme of research aimed at improving healthcare services.
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Hear, hear
Imperial Podcast: synthetic biology, baby science and business plans
In the latest edition of the Imperial Podcast, we hear from leading researchers in synthetic biology and fetal development.
Healthy commuting
Walking to work cuts risk of diabetes and high blood pressure
People who walk to work are around 40 per cent less likely to have diabetes as those who drive, according to a new study.
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