“As the epidemic [HIV] evolves further, rates will continue to rise in communities and nations where poverty, social inequalities, and weak health infrastructures facilitate spread of the virus” – UNAIDS
Teen invents revolutionary infection-detecting sutures
A 17 year-old from Iowa City is taking the medicine industry by storm with her award-winning dye technique.
Xenobots: Fast-tracked evolution or frog-cell Frankenstein?
Pearce Curran explains a new technological phenomenon – and how it could change the face of medicine.
Mysterious Girl: Pills, pregnancy and pelvic organ prolapse
Tharushi Wijesiri dives into healthcare inequality – what do we already know about women’s health and what is still a mystery?
Processed meat could increase dementia risk
Zaide O’rourke reports on research at the University of Leeds which is investigating the link between diet and dementia.
The ‘Rona remix: A review of all the strains so far
The all-you-need-to-know guide to the COVID-19 strains.
What can COVID-19 teach us about reducing air pollution?
Studies have shown a worldwide reduction in air pollution as a result of the national lockdowns… could the COVID-19 pandemic be guiding us towards a greener future?
We seem to have forgotten about Antimicrobial Resistance. Here’s what you need to know
Ella Spittall speaks to Professor Alex O’Neill from the University of Leeds about one of the biggest global killers.
Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines
Lara Shoesmith answers the main questions surrounding the new vaccines.
What is herd immunity and why is everyone talking about it?
All you need to know about herd immunity in 250 words.
Positive science from 2020
Because lord knows we need it.
In conversation with Julie Duodu: Should healthcare go beyond the ‘medical model of care’?
Ella Spittall interviews Dr Julie Duodo, a local Leeds GP, on her outstanding work and outlook on healthcare.