UK improves access to life-saving malaria drugs
£7.4 million funding from UK will make malaria drugs and tests accessible for countries around…
Flu shots play an important role in protecting against bird flu. But not for the reason you might think
A current strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has become…
First projects from UKRI’s new interdisciplinary scheme announced – UKRI
The projects are designed to stimulate exciting new interdisciplinary research. Treatment for bile duct cancer,…
Why sport must be (re)imagined in ways that make it more accessible for all disabled athletes
The increased media coverage of the Paralympic Games makes Paralympic sport seem “inclusive.” But, the…
What is eastern equine encephalitis? Two mosquito researchers explain what’s behind the latest outbreaks
Health authorities in the United States are issuing warnings and closing public parks due to…
RSV is linked to asthma in children – but we can’t say one causes the other yet
As winter rolls on in Australia, respiratory viruses are everywhere. One of the main culprits…
Personalizing cognitive health approaches for older adults
As the global population ages, understanding the variability in cognitive aging becomes increasingly important. Why…
Marketing tactics send dangerous messages to young drinkers
Nigeria has a high rate of heavy drinking among young people. One study found that…
How do people choose what food to buy? Answers depend on what you ask – so we built a research tool for African countries
You’re in a shop or market and you’re buying food for the next day. How…
Early prevention programs for children could help end the opioid crisis
Can a program for Grade 7 students help end the opioid crisis? The answer is…