Platelets: The heroes of haemostasis
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of World Blood Donor Day when the World Health Organisation (WHO) and its global partners join to celebrate the lifesaving work of blood donors....Read More >
Agriculture, Food & Health
Hedges beat garden fences as wildlife havens and flood barriers – that’s why I’m taking them to the Chelsea Flower Show
Tijana Blanusa, CC BY-ND Most people associate the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show with innovative and inspiring garden design displays featuring plants galore. But the annual London show, which starts on...Read More >
What your fruit bowl reveals about climate breakdown
Spring arrived in style on March 26 2021 in Kyoto, Japan, as cherry trees reached the peak of their bloom. This marked the earliest recorded date when most flowers have opened…Read More >
Future health: can nutrition and lifestyle combine to make a global impact?
Can new developments in nutrition and its interaction with lifestyle help reduce the massive burden of some key non-communicable diseases including dementia, diabetes, and obesity? This year’s 6th annual Institute for…Read More >
Millions of older people don’t get enough nutrients – how to spot it and what to do about it
By 2050, approximately a quarter of the UK population is expected to be over the age of 65. With this in mind, the World Health Organization (WHO) has put “healthy ageing”…Read More >
Menopause: why psychological therapy is now being recommended for hot flushes
There are at least 40 symptoms of the menopause and perimenopause. These symptoms can have a serious affect on a woman’s day-to-day life and wellbeing, which is why having access to timely…Read More >
Launch of Wellbeing Hub to help autistic children and their families thrive
On 9 November 2023, the Centre for Autism at the University of Reading launched a new Wellbeing Hub. The aim of the Hub is to create an inclusive community where…Read More >
Self-compassion and wellbeing in family carers of older adults
We live in an ageing population, with many older adults needing assistance with everyday tasks due to age-related conditions or disabilities. As a result, many older adults rely on family…Read More >
Forests v farmland: what the world would look like if we allocated all our land in the optimal way
What would the world look like if we could decide – globally and collectively – to allocate all our land in the optimal way? Where would we grow food and…Read More >
How air pollution is making life tougher for bugs
Whether you love them or loathe them, we all depend on bugs. Insects help to pollinate three-quarters of the world’s crop varieties, making them a treasured resource. But we’re making the lives…Read More >
