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My measles journey: ‘I woke to find a rash all over my body’

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Posters from the Why We Get Vaccinated community engagement campaign in Bengali

On 19 May 2016, I was admitted to Barnet General Hospital with measles.

I’d started to feel unwell a few days prior to this with a sore throat and temperature, but didn’t think it was anything serious so started a self-care routine of taking paracetamol and warm fluids with some rest.

Travel health and the growing risk of antibiotic-resistant STIs like gonorrhoea

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Recent data shows a concerning upward trend of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea infections, particularly in popular tourist destinations across the Asia-Pacific region. This includes countries such as Thailand, China, Cambodia and Vietnam. These infections are sometimes called ‘super-gonorrhoea’ in the media.

How we are pioneering artificial intelligence applications in public health 

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Illustration of data

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to address health security challenges. Here are 3 examples of projects that demonstrate how we're using cutting-edge AI technology to protect and improve public health.  Using …

What is space weather, and why are we monitoring it?

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Solar flare

As the Sun reaches its most active period in 22 years, we’re increasingly aware of the potential risks from severe space weather events. In our latest blog post, find out how we're refining our understanding and responses to space weather, ensuring the UK remains resilient to these cosmic challenges.

Nanoplastics are everywhere: what is the health impact of these tiny particles?

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Graphic showing nanoparticles under the microscope and the text: Nanoplastics - Tiny particles, big impact

Nanoplastics, and their slightly larger cousins microplastics, are polluting our environment and our food. The study of these tiny particles is still a relatively new field and in this blog post for British Science Week we’ll explore how scientists are investigating the effects nanoparticles are having on the human brain and its defences.