UK lists 24 diseases that could cause the next big health crisis
BBC - 24-Mar-2025Scientists aim to develop new vaccines and treatments before the next outbreak hits
Michelle Roberts
Details last updated 01-May-2019
Articles written by Michelle Roberts
The hidden risks of hair loss treatments
BBC - 24-Jan-2025Online prescriptions of finasteride raise safety concerns over severe side effects
NHS reintroduces varenicline to help thousands quit smoking
BBC - 12-Nov-2024E-cigarettes will also be offered in certain areas as a secondary option
Slap fighting: A brutal sport with hidden dangers
BBC - 18-Sep-2024Doctors warn of serious brain injuries as the controversial combat sport gains popularity worldwide
Vaccine trial in the UK begins a new era in lung cancer treatment
BBC - 23-Aug-2024New mRNA-based vaccine takes center stage in promising lung cancer care
ECDC advises Africa-bound travelers to get vaccinated against mpox
BBC - 16-Aug-2024The new strain, Clade 1b, spreads easily, raising concern for Europe-bound travelers too
UK tests first-ever customised mRNA vaccine for melanoma
BBC - 25-Apr-2024Trial shows promising results for a potential cure, targeting individual cancer cells
A revolutionary blood test that can estimate your organs' biological age
BBC - 07-Dec-2023Test could help in the early detection of disease and prevention strategies
Cancer Research UK manifesto to avoid 20,000 cancer deaths
BBC - 27-Nov-2023Bold plan needed to fix NHS, boost research, and end preventable deaths
New device restores mobility in man with Parkinson's disease
BBC - 06-Nov-2023Spinal implant could lead to significant improvements in the lives of people
Galleri blood test: a step closer to early cancer detection
BBC - 02-Jun-2023Offers promising results in the detection, and original site, of over 50 types of cancer in major NHS study
Young adults face undiagnosed hypertension risk
BBC - 28-Apr-2023Experts encourage regular blood pressure checks for all adults to prevent long-term harm
New mRNA vaccines personalized for each patient to fight cancer
BBC - 13-Dec-2022Phase IIb trial on skin cancer showed positive results, with 44% lower risk of death
Universal flu vaccine protects against all 20 strains of flu virus
BBC - 25-Nov-2022Breakthrough innovation that simultaneously induces antibodies against multiple antigens
UK civil servants study highlights danger of 5 hours sleep
BBC - 19-Oct-2022Leads to 30% higher risk of chronic disease compared to seven hours
Genetically modified virus killed cancer cells in early human trials
BBC - 23-Sep-2022Weakened form of herpes virus showed promising results for various advanced cancers
Public Health England: Best to take vitamin D during COVID-19 lockdown
BBC - 23-Apr-2020Advices on improving health should be considered especially in times of pandemic
Blood test as multi-cancer detection tool
BBC - 31-Mar-2020More to look forward as it promises early cancer detection when fine-tuned
Running a marathon improves the health of a runner's arteries
BBC - 07-Jan-2020If you have heart disease or other medical conditions, consult your doctor first
Life expectancy increase reflected in number of older people in society
BBC - 19-Nov-2019Even without life extension experts predict increasingly longer lives
It's better to take antihypertensive medication at night
BBC - 23-Oct-2019Maintaining a low blood pressure at night also leads to better control in the next day
First therapy that could slow Alzheimer's disease
BBC - 22-Oct-2019Groundbreaking drug is called aducanumab, which targets a protein called amyloid
Sharp angles of unhealthy eating
BBC - 03-Sep-2019This may be an extreme example but it really shows that a good diet helps you live longer
New urine test for predicting outcomes in patients with prostate cancer
BBC - 26-Jun-201936‐gene classifiers are known as Prostate Urine Risk (PUR) signatures.
Alzheimer's-like disease discovery could mean new targets for treatments
BBC - 30-Apr-2019Late linked to the accumulation TDP-43 protein rather than amyloid and tau
Taste for high-fat food in our genes
BBC - 05-Oct-2016Some people are genetically wired to prefer the taste of fatty foods One in 1,000 people carry a...
Fitness trackers don’t promote weight loss
BBC - 20-Sep-2016Activity trackers that count steps did not improve the chances of losing weight in 2 year study. ...
First step towards autonomous robotic surgeons
BBC - 04-May-2016Unmanned Star robot has been used to stitch together a pig’s bowel. Other systems (e.g. da Vinci...
Lab-grown kidneys work in animals
BBC - 22-Sep-2015Jikei University School of Medicine in Tokyo grew kidneys, drainage tube and bladder from pig and...
Alcohol increases the risk of cancer
BBC - 19-Aug-2015Study of more than 100,000 adults. clearest link was for breast cancer in women and current or e...
Smart insulin hope for diabetes
BBC - 10-Feb-2015Automatically turns itself on and off to maintain correct blood glucose levels. The study was pu...
Med diet ‘keeps us genetically young’
BBC - 02-Dec-2014Mediterranean diet linked to staying genetically younger, study finds
