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The latest health news from organisations working in the medical science sector to explore and develop effective new techniques for the delivery of cutting edge healthcare.

Super flu surge pushes NHS toward ‘worst-case scenario’ as winter pressures mount

NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures as super flu hospitalisations surge, A&E demand hits record levels, and strike action looms.

Stop taking probiotics until you know what your gut microbiome needs

Qures discusses why generic probiotics may not work and how a personalised stool test and diet plan can restore your gut's natural balance.

Hypothiocyanite: The rise of a promising one-health molecule

Richard Stead, CEO of Qures Group, discusses the century-long history of Hypothiocyanite and the Lactoperoxidase System.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global targets designed to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Our latest health news includes updates from organisations looking to tackle Goal 3 and Goal 10.

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On the trail of microbes: Using bugs to tame urate and advance gout prevention

EIC Bugs4Urate project pioneers living therapies and personalised nutrition to transform early gout prevention and metabolic health.

Researchers identify new tools for early cancer detection and treatment

Researchers have identified how new advances in 3D bioprinting, organoids, and organ-on-a-chip technology can help detect cancer earlier.

A comprehensive guide to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals

Explore the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, their history, targets, and impact, guiding action toward a more equitable world.

MHRA signals major changes for rare disease treatment

Therapies for rare diseases will be overhauled to make it quicker and easier to get them tested, manufactured and approved in the UK.

The virtual ward revolution: Can remote care keep patients out of hospital?

Remote care aims to foster independence while potentially lowering hospital admissions. Discover more here.

New research highlights gender disparities in sepsis treatment

New research has highlighted gender disparities shaping antibiotic dosing, therapeutic effectiveness, and outcomes in sepsis treatment.

Warwick antibiotic discovery offers new hope against drug-resistant bacteria

University of Warwick and Monash University have uncovered a powerful new antibiotic, offering fresh hope against drug-resistant bacteria.

How the University of Southampton’s phage therapy research is combating antibiotic resistance

Dr Franklin Nobrega of the University of Southampton reveals how his team’s latest research is pushing phage therapy forward.

NHS launches AI-powered tool to speed up prostate cancer diagnosis

The NHS is set to pilot an AI ‘one-day diagnostics’ service that could shorten the time men wait for a prostate cancer diagnosis.

AMR Action Fund: Changing our approach to antibiotics

Henry Skinner of the AMR Action Fund, illustrates the true picture of the threat of AMR and work to change the way society values antibiotics.

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