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16/12/2025

Depression affects 1 in 10 people worldwide. It is particularly common in older adults.

Loneliness has also become more common since the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Research found links between loneliness and an increased risk of experiencing depression. On top of this, it suggests that depression can be more severe when people are lonelier.

The researchers have suggested that mental health support and social activities could help with both loneliness and depression.

Click the link the comment below to read more about these findings and other mental health studies 👇

15/12/2025

👋 Meet Zaynah, a 19-year-old student from North London.

2 years ago, Zaynah was diagnosed with endometriosis - a condition which happens when cells similar to those that make up the lining of the uterus occur in other parts of the body.

This can cause symptoms such as pelvic pain, especially during periods, heavy bleeding, fatigue, and pain during s*x.

Like many women living with endometriosis, Zaynah spent years trying to understand her symptoms and get a diagnosis.

To help others in a similar situation, Zaynah got involved in a research project that aims to improve care for young people living with period pain.

💬 “It was really important to me to speak up and give back. I thought about what I would have wanted to see when I Googled it.” - Zaynah

Read her story in the comment below and find out how you can too!

12/12/2025

👩🏾 Endometriosis, fibroids and heavy periods are a huge burden to many. Stigma and misinformation mean many women suffer in silence.

💊 Treatments are available, but women and their clinicians need sufficient information to make shared decisions about care.

💬 Justin Clark, Consultant Gynaecologist at Birmingham Women's Hospital, said: "In the absence of a clear difference in clinical outcomes, listening to patients and respecting their preferences is really important.”

💡 We have supported long-term research comparing the benefits and risks of different treatments.

Click on the link in the comments section below to find out more 👇

11/12/2025

📰Great news in the fight against prostate cancer!

The NIHR is supporting new global research examining Aquablation therapy- a treatment for localised prostate cancer using robotics, AI, and real-time imaging.

🚹It aims to reduce the life-changing side effects linked with traditional surgery (radical prostatectomy).

The trial is sponsored by PROCEPT BioRobotics and the first participant in Europe was treated at The Royal Marsden NHS.

Read the full story here👉 https://www.itv.com/news/2025-12-06/trial-for-prostate-cancer-treatment-with-fewer-side-effects-launches-in-uk

10/12/2025

🦠 Whooping cough is a highly contagious infection that affects the lungs and airways. It can be serious and sometimes deadly, impacting millions of people worldwide each year.

A new nasal spray vaccine is showing real promise! An NIHR-supported study has found that it stops the bacteria that causes whooping cough from living in the nose and throat, a key step in preventing the spread of infection.

Current whooping cough vaccines, part of routine childhood immunisations in the UK, don’t provide lifelong protection and don’t stop people from carrying or passing on the bacteria. With further trials and regulatory approval, this new nasal vaccine could be given to adults and children, offering longer-lasting protection for more people not just newborns.

Click the link in the comments below to find out more 👇

09/12/2025

When Michelle was first diagnosed with lupus more than 30 years ago, there were not any effective treatments.

The condition caused her symptoms of overwhelming fatigue, debilitating pain and recurrent mouth ulcers.

It was the prospect of helping to find new and better treatments that led Michelle to take part in research – becoming the first person in the UK to join a global study into a new treatment for lupus.

💬 She said: “Lupus was seen as something that was life-limiting. That’s changed and over the last few years – there’s really been an acceleration in terms of research. People are able to live with lupus better and I wanted to be a part of that.”

Read Michelle's story in the comment below 👇

08/12/2025

Thank you Eilidh, Michelle, Shelly and Naila for taking part in vital health and care research 💙

Your contributions will help improve treatments and care for future generations.

Every time someone receives treatment for a health condition, it’s because of the many people who took part in health and care research.

But to improve health and care for all of us, we need everyone to get involved.

Find out how you can get involved in research today at bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join

03/12/2025

Amber thought her ‘life was over’ when diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) aged just 20. But a drug trial gave her the chance to finish university and manage her condition more effectively. 🎓

📚 She was away from home at the University of Plymouth studying business when she got the news she had relapsing remitting MS.

🧠 MS is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord for which there is currently no cure, although treatment can often help manage the symptoms, which include fatigue, dizziness, muscle cramps and memory problems.

💊 The study was testing a drug called ocrelizumab. Although she finished taking part in the trial in 2021, she continues to take the drug, which she says has made a huge difference to her quality of life.

Could you take part in research like Amber? Find out how by clicking the link in the comment below! 👇

02/12/2025

Bea was diagnosed with stage 3 acral melanoma 3 years ago.

Melanoma skin cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 4% of all new cancer cases, with around 16,700 new cases every year.

A rare type of melanoma, acral melanoma is found on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, or under the nails.

📱 Soon after treatment, Bea signed up to Be Part of Research. The research match matching service enables people to be contacted about research opportunities that are relevant to them.

She was matched to MyMelanoma, a major skin cancer study that aims to answer the most important questions about the cancer and its treatment.

💬 She said: “Health is the best commodity that we have; it's our biggest wealth. It's important that we learn more and more about this disease for future generations - to improve their chances if they get diagnosed.”

Have you taken part in a research study? Read Bea's story and share your experience in the comment below! 👇

01/12/2025

An NHS worker and grandma-of-two is thanking her local hospital and research team for helping her get back on her feet quicker following a knee operation.

28/11/2025

Rates of obesity are far higher for men than women in the UK. Researchers wanted to find ways to help men lose weight.

Football Fans in Training (FFIT) is a free, 13-week weight-loss programme that is set up like a football match over two 45-minute sessions. ⚽

The first session focuses on diet and nutrition. The second gets people active in a fun way, with light exercise sessions inside the stadium.

An NIHR evaluation of FFIT found it can support significant and sustained weight loss. The programme can also improve diet and physical activity and proves that creative, fun programmes can help people to lose weight.

Read more in the comment below ⬇️

27/11/2025

Tony, who has type 2 diabetes, took part in research into the impact of diet for those with the condition.

🥗 The DIAMOND study is looking at whether a low-calorie and low-carbohydrate diet can lead to remission for type 2 diabetes.

🏃‍♂️ Tony, who has completed 18 marathons including Tokyo, Chicago and Brighton, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2021.

💬 He said: "When I got the call about the study, I jumped at the chance to take part. I thought that it would give me something to do to make me feel more in control of managing and hopefully improving my condition."

Read his story in the comment below! 👇

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