In our #StoryOfTheWeek, a new microscope has been developed which allows scientists to see through skulls 🔬 This development will greatly aid early disease diagnosis, as well as accelerate #neuroscience research 🧠 Check out the full story here 👇 independent.co.uk/life-style…

Advancements in #tech are continuously giving us new insights into our bodies 🔬 In our #StoryOfTheWeek we are excited to see what can be learnt in the future by using brain imaging 🧠 specifically designed for babies 👶 Watch to find out more 👇 bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology…

Would you want to turn back the clock on aging? ⏰ In a ‘world first’, scientists claim to have successfully reversed the biological aging process by putting humans in chambers with pure oxygen 👵 #StoryOfTheWeek 👇 independent.co.uk/life-style…

In our #StoryOfTheWeek scientists have learnt that targeting ‘zombie cells’ in heart attack survivors could help reduce subsequent heart failure With a heart attack happening every 5 minutes in the UK, this can only be positive news for those at risk👇 bit.ly/3f3vPUD

Who would’ve thought receiving an earful could actually help with stress? 👂 To round up #StressAwarenessWeek we wanted to share our #StoryofTheWeek relating to a study that shows earwax could be a window into your mental health 🧠 Check it out below 👇 bbc.co.uk/news/health-547956…

A type of wrinkled pea may help control blood sugar levels, according to a study published in @NatureFoodJnl 📈 Could this help reduce the risk of #Type2Diabetes? Check out the full story here 👇telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/10… #StoryOfTheWeek

Our #StoryOfTheWeek highlights research which shows that swimming 🏊 in cold water could defend the brain against #dementia, as it stimulates a ‘cold-shock’ protein which triggers removal & regrowth of synapses in the brain 🧠 Find out more here: dailymail.co.uk/health/artic…

Advancements in robotic surgery could mean improved care & quality of life for patients 🩺 In our #StoryOfTheWeek, researchers at @UniversityLeeds have created a robotic arm to perform colonoscopies & reduce pain for people living with #IBS 👇 newscientist.com/article/225…

Superhero to the rescue? 🦸 Our #StoryOfTheWeek shows the innovative approach to search and rescue being trialled by @GNairambulance paramedics- rocket powered jetsuits! We hope the idea takes off! 🚀 dailym.ai/3l9oqoA

1 in 8 children & young people in the UK have a form of mental illness. To support people with anxiety @NHSuk has funded an app that recreates scenarios to help build lifelong skills to manage worries. This innovative platform is our #StoryOfTheWeek: bbc.in/2HahXLv

9-year old Maddie donated 40cm of her hair to @LPTrustUK to make wigs for children who have lost theirs due to #cancer treatment, such as Tavia. In our #StoryOfTheWeek, the girls discuss their experiences & the importance of supporting such charities💕 bbc.in/3imU3KA

Our COO, Trish Shepherd shares her reflections from the World Orphan Drug Congress 2020 bit.ly/3bMxWL1 #raredisease #genetherapy #therapeutics

In our #StoryOfTheWeek, 5,000 people in England with type 2 #diabetes will get access to a free soups and shakes programme on the #NHS! 🥣 The diet has potential to reverse the condition by limiting people to just 810 calories a day👇🏻 dailymail.co.uk/health/artic…

Could our brains be hacked? 🧠 Our #StoryOfTheWeek centres on the world’s first brain-to-machine interface, a combination of AI & human cognition that could have incredible potential for people living with neurological conditions 💭 bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53…

Can yoga = treatment? 🧘‍ ‍ Our #StoryOfTheWeek highlights research which shows that regular yoga practice is almost as effective as other therapies in treating #anxiety, prompting calls for it to be prescribed on the NHS 👩‍⚕️ Find out more here 👇 bit.ly/3iZY6fO

Our #StoryOfTheWeek shows amazing advances in UK #healthcaretech, with the development of a scan that creates a ‘GPS-style’ map of the lungs 🫁 This could have a huge impact for those with suspected lung #cancer by finding tumours before they progress👇 bbc.in/340ltlc