First-line defences against COVID-19 are short-lived and may explain reinfection
A new study finds that antibodies produced in the nose decline 9 months after infection, while those found in the blood last at least a year.
Multi-million-pound trial will help rapidly find flu treatments this winter
A new national trial, launched today, aims to use pandemic lessons to help quickly find effective treatments for people hospitalised with severe flu.
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Podcast: New President, treating cystic fibrosis and updating medical education
In this edition: We meet Imperial’s new President and researchers transforming cystic fibrosis patients’ lives and medical education.
Real-world study details average duration of infectiousness for COVID-19
First real-world study gives detailed new insights into when people with COVID-19 are infectious.
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COVID-19 – how long am I infectious and when can I safely leave isolation?
Imperial experts share their advice on self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Ultra-processed foods make up almost two-thirds of Britain’s school meals
School meals in the UK contain lots of highly processed foods, promoting poor health among children and increasing their risk of obesity.
Head injuries in children linked to reduced brain size and learning difficulties
Traumatic brain injury may lead to reduced brain size in some children and teenagers which can be linked to cognitive problems, a new study shows.
Vaccinations may have prevented almost 20 million COVID-19 deaths worldwide
Vaccinations estimated to have averted 19.8 million COVID-19 deaths worldwide in their first year, according to the latest Imperial modelling study.
Dame Lesley Regan appointed Government’s first Women’s Health Ambassador
A new role to help close the gender health gap and introduce the women’s health strategy in England has been filled by Professor Dame Lesley Regan.
Monkeypox outbreak - an Imperial expert explains
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating four new cases of monkeypox in the UK. There are now a total of six confirmed cases.
