MANCHESTER, England, September 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience 55% fewer hospital admissions and 50% less visits to accident and emergency…

MANCHESTER, England, September 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The fight against fake medicines could soon be aided by a small, portable device that quickly measures the hardness of a tablet, revealing whether it…

MANCHESTER, England, September 9 /PRNewswire/ -- A new coating for urinary catheters could reduce the risk of infection, according to research presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference (BPC…

MANCHESTER, England, September 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Egg secretions from a worm that causes a deadly human disease may prove useful in gene therapy, according to research presented at the British…

Safety has to be based on evidence. Should probing the secrets of the universe create a global threat? Is it relevant to bring up Marie Curie in safety arguments for unkown or complicated physics?…

A drug used to increase blood production in both medical treatments and athletic doping scandals seems to also improve memory in those using it. New research published in BMC Biology says that the…

SAN DIEGO, September 8 /PRNewswire/ -- *Weakest Link in Computer Security Strengthened *Innovative UK Company Trumps Industry Giants *Pharma Giant Rolls Out Lanxoma Across Europe A British developed…

Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company, has introduced Glowelle, a dietary supplement that they say protects and hydrates the inner and outer layers of the skin. Their marketing blurb…

Bacteria found in compost heaps able to convert waste plant fibre into ethanol could eventually provide up 10% of the UK's transport fuel needs, scientists heard at the Society for General…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide but many people with cardiovascular disease have none of the common risk factors usually blamed, such as smoking, obesity and high cholesterol.…