Public research university in East London; member of the University of London, Russell Group, with six campuses and three faculties.
A BBC report highlights ongoing struggles with complex menopause after cancer treatment. A pilot clinic in Sussex aims to provide tailored menopause support for breast cancer patients, while patients urge earlier discussion of menopause as a treatment side effect. The Guardian notes baxdrostat’s potential to reduce blood pressure in primary aldosteronism, with long-term effects still being studied.
Nigeria has achieved 96% viral load suppression among people on antiretroviral therapy with recent data showing suppression above the UNAIDS 95% target. The 96% figure comes from Nigeria's national data repository for patients who had a viral load test in the past 12 months. Experts say the next task is locating the remaining 4% not suppressed and ensuring no one is left behind in the HIV response.
A wave of studies finds that AI analysis of mammograms can identify cardiovascular risks in women, including hypertension, coronary heart disease and stroke, alongside breast cancer screening. Researchers say mammograms could become a dual-purpose tool for early cardiovascular risk detection, prompting earlier intervention.
London’s low-emission zone policy has reduced NO2 levels and is linked to improved lung function in children, new QMUL data shows. The city’s approach has limited the most polluting vehicles since 2019, with ongoing debates about broader health inequalities and implementation.
Experts from University College London and MHRA have said there is no credible evidence that ethylene oxide–sterilised swabs used in cervical screening endanger patients. The claim on social media about cancer risk has been debunked. Cervical cancer diagnoses in the UK remain around 3,000 annually, and screening uptake has fallen to 66% of eligible women as of 2024.
Tax-funded ARIA programme backs 14 projects to boost wild species’ resilience to climate change, including gene-editing and biotech tools. Projects span ash tree vaccines, butterfly resistance, and drought-adaptive oaks, with secure labs and strict ethics in place. Public funding aims to complement conservation, not replace it.
OpenAI has coordinated new breakthroughs in mathematics, prompting the company to consult an independent panel of mathematicians to guide how results are released and engage with the mathematics community. The move follows public backlash over fast-paced, high-profile claims and aims to align future releases with community standards.
Labour has retained Sir Keir Starmer’s former seat in Holborn and St Pancras with Sagal Abdi-Wali winning 45% of the vote. Zack Polanski’s Green bid finished second at about 33% with turnout near 39%. The result signals Labour’s continued appeal to urban, diverse voters while raising questions for the Greens about leadership and strategy after their conference motion equating Zionism with racism.