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12 February 2026

The Healing Power of Poisonous Plants: What Medicine Learned from Toxic Plants

Some of the most powerful medicines in modern healthcare come from plants that, in their natural state, are profoundly toxic. Long before laboratories and...

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04 February 2026

Bacon, Carcinogens, and the Evolving Food and Health Landscape

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified processed meats, including bacon, as Group 1 carcinogens, putting them in the same category as tobacco...

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01 February 2026

WHX Dubai 2026: Connecting with the Global Healthcare Ecosystem

Join us 9-12 February at the Dubai Exhibition Centre as WHX brings together healthcare professionals, innovators, and exhibitors from 180+ countries; the ultimate platform...

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28 January 2026

Driving, Health and Regulation: Understanding DVLA’s Updated Medical Guidance

The UK’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has recently updated its guidance on medical conditions that may affect a person’s legal ability to...

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24 January 2026

Ibuprofen and Cancer: Could Everyday Anti-Inflammatories Play a Role in Prevention?

Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used medicines in the world, prescribed and purchased daily for the management of pain and inflammation. Yet...

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20 January 2026

Are we removing the immune system’s greatest asset in cancer surgery?

For decades, lymph node removal has been an accepted and often unquestioned component of cancer surgery. The rationale is clear: remove potential pathways of...

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15 January 2026

Veganuary 2026: A moment for reflection on diet, disease and prevention

Veganuary has become a fixture in the public health calendar. What began in 2014 as a grassroots campaign encouraging people to try a vegan...

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07 January 2026

Energy drinks: popularity, physiology and emerging questions

Energy drinks are now firmly embedded in the UK consumer landscape, with rising consumption particularly evident among adolescents, young adults and recreational gym-goers. Marketed...

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02 January 2026

Science, Medicine and the Technologies Shaping the Year Ahead

As we move towards 2026, one thing remains certain: progress in science and medicine rarely follows a straight line. Breakthroughs often emerge unexpectedly, shaped...

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