Coronavirus: what is self-isolation?

Following news that the World Health Organisation (WHO) now officially recognises the Covid-19 outbreak as a “pandemic”, we’re looking at what that means for us here in the UK.
“Never too late to stop smoking”, say UCL scientists

Even after decades of heavy smoking, quitting can reduce the risk of developing lung cancer and other smoking-related diseases, a major study has claimed.
Our top 10 tips for weight control

As we begin the New Year, many people focus on their resolutions, things they want to achieve and setting goals for the year ahead. For many people, that goal might be to control their diet and their weight.
Second generation blood tests could save health services money

According to a recent study by Imperial College London, the current blood tests conducted by UK health organisations should be replaced with a more recent and accurate blood test in order to spot more cases of tuberculosis (TB).