Online pharmacies not requiring prescriptions could fuel antibiotic resistance
Scientists have found that antibiotics are illegally available without prescription on 45 per cent of online pharmacy websites surveyed, says study.
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Biology through the looking glass: Sir Paul Nurse speaks at Imperial
Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse delivered Imperial's Peter Lindsay Memorial Lecture this week.
Early death and ill health linked to low socioeconomic status
Scientists found that poverty and poor education are linked to ill health and early death, and should be considered risk factors for these outcomes.
Over 100 new blood pressure genes may provide targets for treating hypertension
Scientists have found 107 new genes linked to high blood pressure, potentially enabling doctors to identify at-risk patients and target treatments.
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Heart attack scars found to conduct electricity under right conditions
Scientists from Imperial have discovered that, contrary to previous understanding, heart scar tissue can conduct electricity following a heart attack.
Artificial intelligence creates 3D hearts to predict patient survival
Machine-learning has predicted death risk in people with serious heart disease faster and more accurately than current methods.
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Sugar-free and 'diet' drinks no better for healthy weight than full sugar drinks
Sugar-free and 'diet' drinks are often seen as the healthier option - but researchers at Imperial have argued that they do not promote healthy weight.
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New record set for world's most heat resistant material
Researchers have discovered that tantalum carbide and hafnium carbide materials can withstand scorching temperatures of nearly 4000 degrees Celsius.
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Round and round the world we go
We made like Santa and sent festive Fringe-goers to all corners of the globe on Thursday as they explored the world for some festive fun.
2.7m GBP funding boost for chronic conditions research at Imperial
Imperial researchers who are developing technology to help people manage chronic conditions like COPD at home were awarded 2.7million GBP this week.
