The popular supplement that could protect women from Alzheimer’s disease Researchers say clinical trials are needed to determine the biological trajectory of Alzheimer’s disease The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Cheap supplement may protect against Alzheimer’s in women People can get omega fatty acids as a supplement or by eating salmon, mackerel or sardines. Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
Less than Greggs? Public have no idea of value of top universities, study finds Belief that snack chain’s revenues exceed those of Oxford’s one of many misconceptions about UK’s HE sector The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025
Keratin extracted from sheep's wool repairs teeth in breakthrough Keratin extracted from sheep wool has been found to help protect human teeth. It could be coming to your dentist’s office soon. LiveScience · Aug 19, 2025
‘Malicious’ AI chatbots want to trick people into revealing private information. But can they? In a test, people were more likely to share personal information with AI chatbots that first used empathy or emotional support to gain their trust. Euronews · Aug 14, 2025
The new take-at-home drug that ‘could boost effectiveness of chemotherapy’ New medicine will spare some patients from more aggressive treatments The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2025
Brian Bond obituary Military historian whose books, notably on the two world wars, helped to establish the subject as a serious field of academic endeavour The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025
The Libertarian Case for Postmodernism Political economist Mark Pennington draws on the ideas of Hayek and Foucault to show how expert rule and government surveillance are making it harder for people to think freely and live on their own terms. Reason · Aug 6, 2025
Study to understand needs of children seeking help from NHS gender clinics Academics from King’s College London will track up to 3,000 children as part of the research. The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025
Why five-a-day might not be enough – and the number of plants you should be eating A diverse diet of fruit, veg, spices and seed oils, improved cholesterol levels, blood sugar markers, better overall diet quality The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025
ChatGPT is fuelling psychosis, doctors warn New study says AI can ‘blur reality boundaries’ and contribute to onset of psychotic symptoms The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025
New study says self-test could prevent up to 1,000 cervical cancer cases a year More than 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025
A third of UK women who died during or after pregnancy known to children’s services, study finds Researchers call for better coordinated and holistic care for women who often come from abusive backgrounds The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025
The crucial ingredient the NHS ten-year health plan is missing Four experts say the much-anticipated plan has one striking omission that threatens to undermine the plan’s success: nature The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025 ‘Cervical cancer has affected generations of my family – NHS changes mean women like me could be missed out’ Gemma Barley’s regular three-year check-up found abnormal cells in her cervix, despite her previous screening being completely clear
Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025 The psychedelic front line: how magic mushrooms and MDMA could cure ravaged soldiers’ PTSD The hot topic at Psychedelic Science Conference 2025 was the potential for treating PTSD with MDMA and magic mushrooms
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025 NHS to send women at-home cervical smear tests – will you be eligible? It is hoped the new DIY tests will encourage greater participation in screening and detect cervical cancer earlier
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 NHS to roll out DIY cervical cancer testing kits It is hoped the new DIY tests will encourage greater participation in screening and detect cervical cancer earlier
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 At-home tests offered to women to drive down cervical cancer cases Almost five million women are not up to date with their cervical screening.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2025 Scottish Reform defector called out over new 'job' at The Spectator A SCOTTISH Reform defector has been called out for taking a new job with the London-based Spectator magazine.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025 Gut bacteria changes could be ‘warning sign for worsening Parkinson’s symptoms’ Scientists suggest the toxins could one day be used as ‘markers’ for medics to pinpoint the Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of dementia.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025 How bacteria in your mouth and gut can be used to spot early stages of Parkinson’s disease The toxins could potentially be used as ‘markers’ for doctors to identify Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of developing dementia
Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025 Michael Mosley’s family reflect on one year since TV doctor’s death The TV and radio presenter and podcast host died while on holiday with his wife Dr Clare Bailey Mosley on the Greek island of Symi last year.
The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2025 What is the most common mental health misinformation on TikTok? Experts establish four themes to the misinformation contained in videos with a #mentalhealthtips hashtag
Evening Standard · May 31, 2025 Michael Mosley’s family sets up research fund in his memory The 67-year-old died on the Greek island of Symi last year.