Is obesity a choice?
For over a century, obesity research has evolved from a simple story of personal weakness in resisting pleasurable foods to a complex, multifaceted disease. Yet this shift has not reached… Read More »Is obesity a choice?
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Can we outsmart superbugs? The latest breakthroughs in the field of antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health threat, but 2024 saw vital progress in fighting superbugs. This article explores the most recent breakthroughs in this field, including new antibiotics,… Read More »Can we outsmart superbugs? The latest breakthroughs in the field of antimicrobial resistance
NAD boosting: a fountain of youth or a hopeful lie?
One pill a day keeps the old age at bay? NAD-boosting treatments are at the forefront of the anti-ageing industry. Many swear by this powerful compound, albeit having little knowledge… Read More »NAD boosting: a fountain of youth or a hopeful lie?
Are we Ignoring Women’s Unique Heart Health Needs? A conversation with Dr. Maddalena Ardissino
From the mischaracterisation of women as low-risk patients to the potential risks posed by hormonal factors, Dr. Ardissino’s research is a clarion call for a more bespoke and informed approach… Read More »Are we Ignoring Women’s Unique Heart Health Needs? A conversation with Dr. Maddalena Ardissino
Mind the Plastic: Exploring Microplastics’ Effects on Health
Wherever you are, without turning around or changing your field of vision, count how many plastic objects you see. In my small 50 m2 apartment, I count 46. This little… Read More »Mind the Plastic: Exploring Microplastics’ Effects on Health
Migraine, a Dance of Harmony and Havoc
Take a closer look at the risk factors, onset and progression of migraines, a condition twice as common in women than in men. We will also discuss the unique and… Read More »Migraine, a Dance of Harmony and Havoc
At the Intersection of Sex and Gender: Differences of Sex Development
Sex and gender, two terms that might seem straightforward but are actually very complicated in themselves. This article explores the complexity and intersection of sex and gender in individuals with… Read More »At the Intersection of Sex and Gender: Differences of Sex Development
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Sides of Oestrogen
Legal and pharmaceutical developments have hugely enhanced women’s reproductive freedom, but concerns persist about the health risks and limitations of typical oestrogen-based contraceptives. From blood clotting to persistent STD transmission,… Read More »The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Sides of Oestrogen
Nominal data mining and cancer combinatorial therapy
What is nominal data mining? What are the challenges in the design of combinatorial therapies in cancer? Do you know that nominal data mining can be used to plan combinatorial… Read More »Nominal data mining and cancer combinatorial therapy
Miniaturised Replicas of Tumours are Changing How we Look at Cancer
What are cancer organoids and how are they transforming the way we look at cancer? Learn more about the convergence of biomaterial science and cancer biology that’s revolutionizing our fight… Read More »Miniaturised Replicas of Tumours are Changing How we Look at Cancer