High blood caffeine levels may reduce body weight and type 2 diabetes risk
A high blood caffeine level may reduce the body weight a person carries and their risk of type 2 diabetes, according to research.
Social Care Minister visits Imperial for launch of cancer breath test study
Minister for Social Care Helen Whately MP visited the Hammersmith Campus last week to discuss Imperial’s research on diagnosing cancer.
Respiratory disease in early childhood linked to higher risk of death for adults
Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in early childhood has been linked to a higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult.
Female students invited to apply for inspiring international research placements
Three annual bursaries up to a value of £7,500 each are available to female students studying at undergraduate and graduate level at Imperial.
Genetic test could guide use of cancer chemotherapy
A genetic test already used routinely in the NHS can guide the use of chemotherapy in people with bowel cancer, new research has shown.
Reproductive factors in women contribute to risk of cardiovascular disease
An earlier first birth, a higher number of live births, and starting periods at a younger age may be linked to higher risk of cardiovascular problems.
Prioritise tackling toxic emissions from tyres, urge Imperial experts
Imperial experts are calling for more to be done to limit the potentially harmful impact of toxic tyre particles on health and the environment.
2
Increasing Access to Science Education Through Unconventional Approaches
Imperial’s Global Development Hub celebrated the International Day of Education with a panel on unconventional approaches to science education.
Ultra-processed foods may be linked to increased risk of cancer
Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be linked to an increased risk of developing and dying from cancer, an Imperial-led study suggests.
Loyalty card data could help to identify ovarian cancer symptoms sooner
Loyalty card data on over-the-counter medicine purchases could help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier, an Imperial College London-led study suggests.
