Travel health infographic: Jet lag action plan

For some, the flight journey can be a pleasant experience; however, for the majority any excitement felt whilst crossing multiple time zones, particularly when travelling east, is threatened by the risk of jet lag. A major cause behind tiredness and confusion, jet lag not only affects you when air bound; the symptoms of jet lag can stay with you throughout the duration of your stay. Although jet lag can be a serious challenge, learning about the condition...

Are you prepared for summer?

It’s going to be a big summer here in the UK, with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee just gone and the Olympics on their way. However, despite the upcoming excitements, thousands of Britons will jet off this summer to far-off destinations for their summer holidays. Going on holiday or taking the time to travel the world should be an enriching and enjoyable experience, which is why it is so important to make sure that your travels are not disrupted or spoiled by...

Reports on medical research – sifting the wheat from the chaff

There have been a few reports in the media about the transference rate of HIV and more recently a report about the likelihood that one in 100 people might be naturally resistant to hepatitis, leprosy, malaria and HIV. However, I can’t help wonder whether these reports are potentially dangerous. Or should we simply view them as the stepping stones of research that will eventually be able to provide us with more effective treatments and vaccines?