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Today is #WorldHeartDay and as a Cardiovascular Researcher, I can't stress enough how important research into the Cardiovascular system is whether it's the heart itself or the small vessels of individual organs!
Here is a powerful video message from @thebhf.bsky.social that I found impactful! 🫀🧪
Here is a powerful video message from @thebhf.bsky.social that I found impactful! 🫀🧪
It takes 3 minutes to… Brush your teeth 🪥 Make a cup of tea ☕ Take out the bins 🗑️ In the same three minutes, someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease. Today is World Heart Day, and we are m...
TikTok video by British Heart Foundation
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September 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Today is #WorldHeartDay and as a Cardiovascular Researcher, I can't stress enough how important research into the Cardiovascular system is whether it's the heart itself or the small vessels of individual organs!
Here is a powerful video message from @thebhf.bsky.social that I found impactful! 🫀🧪
Here is a powerful video message from @thebhf.bsky.social that I found impactful! 🫀🧪
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After a stressful journey to #Frankfurt for #IUPS2025 (airport lost my poster and I forgot my plug adapter for my phone charger!), the first day (yesterday) turned out to be amazing. The airport found my poster just in time! So great to present alongside my supervisor. 🧪🙌 #BiomedicalScience
September 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
After a stressful journey to #Frankfurt for #IUPS2025 (airport lost my poster and I forgot my plug adapter for my phone charger!), the first day (yesterday) turned out to be amazing. The airport found my poster just in time! So great to present alongside my supervisor. 🧪🙌 #BiomedicalScience
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🌳 Just achieved carbon neutrality for 2025, all thanks to Treeapp! Plant a FREE tree daily in under 60 seconds. 365 trees/year. Helping you actively offset your footprint while restoring ecosystems worldwide. Join the movement! 🌍✨
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July 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🌳 Just achieved carbon neutrality for 2025, all thanks to Treeapp! Plant a FREE tree daily in under 60 seconds. 365 trees/year. Helping you actively offset your footprint while restoring ecosystems worldwide. Join the movement! 🌍✨
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Just to clear up any confusion:
Our latest pilot programme in the PRIVATE sector was 100% successful.
A council in the PUBLIC sector made their 4-day week permanent last week.
Reducing the working week without reducing pay works in BOTH sectors.
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Our latest pilot programme in the PRIVATE sector was 100% successful.
A council in the PUBLIC sector made their 4-day week permanent last week.
Reducing the working week without reducing pay works in BOTH sectors.
/
July 21, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Just to clear up any confusion:
Our latest pilot programme in the PRIVATE sector was 100% successful.
A council in the PUBLIC sector made their 4-day week permanent last week.
Reducing the working week without reducing pay works in BOTH sectors.
/
Our latest pilot programme in the PRIVATE sector was 100% successful.
A council in the PUBLIC sector made their 4-day week permanent last week.
Reducing the working week without reducing pay works in BOTH sectors.
/
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A new study highlighted by my PhD supervisor @drhavichichger.bsky.social in The Conversation 🧪 suggests erythritol – a popular "natural" sweetener may damage brain barrier cells, affect blood flow, and block clot-busting defences 🧠🛡 "Sugar-free" might not mean risk-free 🍬
How a popular sweetener could be damaging your brain’s defences – new study
New research reveals how widely used sugar alternative erythritol damages brain protection systems.
theconversation.com
July 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A new study highlighted by my PhD supervisor @drhavichichger.bsky.social in The Conversation 🧪 suggests erythritol – a popular "natural" sweetener may damage brain barrier cells, affect blood flow, and block clot-busting defences 🧠🛡 "Sugar-free" might not mean risk-free 🍬
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UK workers put in longer hours (36.5 avg.) than our European neighbours… for a worse result.
Why? 🤷♀️
It’s time to change that - it’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
Why? 🤷♀️
It’s time to change that - it’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
June 24, 2025 at 7:07 AM
UK workers put in longer hours (36.5 avg.) than our European neighbours… for a worse result.
Why? 🤷♀️
It’s time to change that - it’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
Why? 🤷♀️
It’s time to change that - it’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
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Monday shouldn't feel like a punishment.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
June 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Monday shouldn't feel like a punishment.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
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🚭 UK’s disposable vape ban began June 1st, yet TNM found 40% of shops they went to STILL sell them!
Invesgative footage shows widespread non-compliance with the new law, undermining efforts to protect kids health 🫁🧪 as well as protecting the environment 🚯Time for stricter enforcement!
Invesgative footage shows widespread non-compliance with the new law, undermining efforts to protect kids health 🫁🧪 as well as protecting the environment 🚯Time for stricter enforcement!
TikTok - Make Your Day
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June 9, 2025 at 12:25 AM
🚭 UK’s disposable vape ban began June 1st, yet TNM found 40% of shops they went to STILL sell them!
Invesgative footage shows widespread non-compliance with the new law, undermining efforts to protect kids health 🫁🧪 as well as protecting the environment 🚯Time for stricter enforcement!
Invesgative footage shows widespread non-compliance with the new law, undermining efforts to protect kids health 🫁🧪 as well as protecting the environment 🚯Time for stricter enforcement!
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Happier employees. Healthier lives. Stronger companies.
That’s what a 4-day week delivers.
That’s what a 4-day week delivers.
June 3, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Happier employees. Healthier lives. Stronger companies.
That’s what a 4-day week delivers.
That’s what a 4-day week delivers.
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🚨NEW PILOT LAUNCH🚨
This Autumn, join the movement that’s redefining the future of work.
Start date: Thursday 25th September 🗓️
Our annual UK Four-Day Week Pilot has successfully supported hundreds of companies to move to a four-day week.
Find out more via the link below ⬇️
This Autumn, join the movement that’s redefining the future of work.
Start date: Thursday 25th September 🗓️
Our annual UK Four-Day Week Pilot has successfully supported hundreds of companies to move to a four-day week.
Find out more via the link below ⬇️
June 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM
🚨NEW PILOT LAUNCH🚨
This Autumn, join the movement that’s redefining the future of work.
Start date: Thursday 25th September 🗓️
Our annual UK Four-Day Week Pilot has successfully supported hundreds of companies to move to a four-day week.
Find out more via the link below ⬇️
This Autumn, join the movement that’s redefining the future of work.
Start date: Thursday 25th September 🗓️
Our annual UK Four-Day Week Pilot has successfully supported hundreds of companies to move to a four-day week.
Find out more via the link below ⬇️
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Even Reeves's closest colleagues are telling her what should be obvious: she should be taxing wealth fairly, not stripping support from the most vulnerable. Time for her to start listening.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Rayner urged Reeves to consider wealth tax rises before spring statement
Memo from deputy PM to chancellor proposing eight potential measures highlights unease over spending plans
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Even Reeves's closest colleagues are telling her what should be obvious: she should be taxing wealth fairly, not stripping support from the most vulnerable. Time for her to start listening.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men, but early detection saves lives!
Biden’s diagnosis with a Gleason score of 9, stage 4 (spread to bones), underscores a harsh truth: symptoms like urinary changes demand action.
Men over 50: Prioritize screenings. Talk to your doctor. 💙🧪 #MensHealth
Biden’s diagnosis with a Gleason score of 9, stage 4 (spread to bones), underscores a harsh truth: symptoms like urinary changes demand action.
Men over 50: Prioritize screenings. Talk to your doctor. 💙🧪 #MensHealth
Joe Biden has prostate cancer with bone spread – an oncologist explains what you need to know
With bone metastasis and a high Gleason score, Biden’s case is a reminder of the importance of timely screening and comprehensive care.
ow.ly
May 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men, but early detection saves lives!
Biden’s diagnosis with a Gleason score of 9, stage 4 (spread to bones), underscores a harsh truth: symptoms like urinary changes demand action.
Men over 50: Prioritize screenings. Talk to your doctor. 💙🧪 #MensHealth
Biden’s diagnosis with a Gleason score of 9, stage 4 (spread to bones), underscores a harsh truth: symptoms like urinary changes demand action.
Men over 50: Prioritize screenings. Talk to your doctor. 💙🧪 #MensHealth
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You shouldn't need a miracle to fit everything into your weekend.
2 days isn’t enough.
2 days isn’t enough.
May 19, 2025 at 6:30 AM
You shouldn't need a miracle to fit everything into your weekend.
2 days isn’t enough.
2 days isn’t enough.
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A bitter end to Budding Vessels?
Thrilled to have presented my first ever talk at the 19th annual ARU PGR Conference! 🎤 I explained how blocking T2R14 (a bitter taste receptor) mediates VEGF induced angiogenesis. Opening doors to novel therapies. Huge thanks for the inspiring discussions!🫀🫁🧪
Thrilled to have presented my first ever talk at the 19th annual ARU PGR Conference! 🎤 I explained how blocking T2R14 (a bitter taste receptor) mediates VEGF induced angiogenesis. Opening doors to novel therapies. Huge thanks for the inspiring discussions!🫀🫁🧪
May 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A bitter end to Budding Vessels?
Thrilled to have presented my first ever talk at the 19th annual ARU PGR Conference! 🎤 I explained how blocking T2R14 (a bitter taste receptor) mediates VEGF induced angiogenesis. Opening doors to novel therapies. Huge thanks for the inspiring discussions!🫀🫁🧪
Thrilled to have presented my first ever talk at the 19th annual ARU PGR Conference! 🎤 I explained how blocking T2R14 (a bitter taste receptor) mediates VEGF induced angiogenesis. Opening doors to novel therapies. Huge thanks for the inspiring discussions!🫀🫁🧪
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Your week is too long.
Your weekend is too short.
Your life is too precious.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
Your weekend is too short.
Your life is too precious.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
May 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Your week is too long.
Your weekend is too short.
Your life is too precious.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
Your weekend is too short.
Your life is too precious.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
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🏃I’m running the Cambridge 5k on June 29th #RaceForLife for @cancerresearchuk.org
Every step supports lifesaving cancer research. If you can, please donate – trust me as a scientist when I say everything penny helps turn strides into breakthroughs. 🧪👨🔬💙 #CancerResearch #Cambridge5k
Every step supports lifesaving cancer research. If you can, please donate – trust me as a scientist when I say everything penny helps turn strides into breakthroughs. 🧪👨🔬💙 #CancerResearch #Cambridge5k
Lewis's Race for Life
Why I’m Running to Beat Cancer
1 in 2 people will hear the words “you have cancer” in their lifetime. For me, this statistic isn’t just a number – it’s my Grandma and Granddad, and countless others I...
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May 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🏃I’m running the Cambridge 5k on June 29th #RaceForLife for @cancerresearchuk.org
Every step supports lifesaving cancer research. If you can, please donate – trust me as a scientist when I say everything penny helps turn strides into breakthroughs. 🧪👨🔬💙 #CancerResearch #Cambridge5k
Every step supports lifesaving cancer research. If you can, please donate – trust me as a scientist when I say everything penny helps turn strides into breakthroughs. 🧪👨🔬💙 #CancerResearch #Cambridge5k
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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again:
Every weekend should be a 3-day weekend.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
Every weekend should be a 3-day weekend.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
May 2, 2025 at 6:28 AM
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again:
Every weekend should be a 3-day weekend.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
Every weekend should be a 3-day weekend.
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
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Thrilled to have presented a poster at @thebhf.bsky.social / @cambridgecardio.bsky.social Symposium yesterday!
My poster highlighted taste receptors with potential to combat uncontolled blood vessel growth – possibly opening doors for therapies. Grateful for the feedback & brilliant discussions! 🫀🧪
My poster highlighted taste receptors with potential to combat uncontolled blood vessel growth – possibly opening doors for therapies. Grateful for the feedback & brilliant discussions! 🫀🧪
May 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Thrilled to have presented a poster at @thebhf.bsky.social / @cambridgecardio.bsky.social Symposium yesterday!
My poster highlighted taste receptors with potential to combat uncontolled blood vessel growth – possibly opening doors for therapies. Grateful for the feedback & brilliant discussions! 🫀🧪
My poster highlighted taste receptors with potential to combat uncontolled blood vessel growth – possibly opening doors for therapies. Grateful for the feedback & brilliant discussions! 🫀🧪
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🌳 Today marks the 365th day in a row that I have planted a tree using Tree app, this app has allowed me to be carbon negative for the past 4 years by just watching one 30 second ad per day!
I would highly recommend the app to anyone who cares about their climate impact!
www.thetreeapp.org
I would highly recommend the app to anyone who cares about their climate impact!
www.thetreeapp.org
April 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
🌳 Today marks the 365th day in a row that I have planted a tree using Tree app, this app has allowed me to be carbon negative for the past 4 years by just watching one 30 second ad per day!
I would highly recommend the app to anyone who cares about their climate impact!
www.thetreeapp.org
I would highly recommend the app to anyone who cares about their climate impact!
www.thetreeapp.org
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🚭 Vaping vs Smoking What’s worse? Data shows vaping is safer but NOT risk-free. You’re still inhaling toxins, risking addiction, lung irritation and unknown long-term effects. My take? If you smoke, switch, if not, steer clear! 🧪🫁
Paper on nicotine-free vaping maybe coming soon so watch this space!
Paper on nicotine-free vaping maybe coming soon so watch this space!
As more of us take up vaping and concerns rise about the long-term effects, we now have enough data to get a grip on the health impact – and how it compares to smoking
How bad is vaping for your health? We’re finally getting answers
www.newscientist.com
March 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
🚭 Vaping vs Smoking What’s worse? Data shows vaping is safer but NOT risk-free. You’re still inhaling toxins, risking addiction, lung irritation and unknown long-term effects. My take? If you smoke, switch, if not, steer clear! 🧪🫁
Paper on nicotine-free vaping maybe coming soon so watch this space!
Paper on nicotine-free vaping maybe coming soon so watch this space!
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I know everyone is sick of hearing about COVID, but there is still some really important research going on, especially regarding the unknown long-term impacts on multiple bodily systems, research on COVID may also help inform us about future pandemics, it's vital funding isn't cut! 🧪
The termination of COVID-19 research is a “real slap in the face of the many patients struggling with the long-term health effects of COVID infections”, says Jennifer Nuzzo, an epidemiologist at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
https://go.nature.com/4c2QfuJ
https://go.nature.com/4c2QfuJ
Exclusive: NIH to cut grants for COVID research, documents reveal
Studies on climate change and South Africa are also on the latest list of grants to be terminated, according to updated documents obtained by Nature.
go.nature.com
March 26, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I know everyone is sick of hearing about COVID, but there is still some really important research going on, especially regarding the unknown long-term impacts on multiple bodily systems, research on COVID may also help inform us about future pandemics, it's vital funding isn't cut! 🧪
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🎉 FIRST PAPER ALERT! Super proud of my friend @zayneknight.bsky.social!
His paper details how ultrasound-activated nanoparticles can fight aggressive brain cancer (glioblastoma) by zapping tumors with electric fields and boost immunity too! ⚡️🧠🧪 #CancerResearch
Give it a read and Zayne a follow!
His paper details how ultrasound-activated nanoparticles can fight aggressive brain cancer (glioblastoma) by zapping tumors with electric fields and boost immunity too! ⚡️🧠🧪 #CancerResearch
Give it a read and Zayne a follow!
www.mdpi.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🎉 FIRST PAPER ALERT! Super proud of my friend @zayneknight.bsky.social!
His paper details how ultrasound-activated nanoparticles can fight aggressive brain cancer (glioblastoma) by zapping tumors with electric fields and boost immunity too! ⚡️🧠🧪 #CancerResearch
Give it a read and Zayne a follow!
His paper details how ultrasound-activated nanoparticles can fight aggressive brain cancer (glioblastoma) by zapping tumors with electric fields and boost immunity too! ⚡️🧠🧪 #CancerResearch
Give it a read and Zayne a follow!
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A 20% reduction in sleep problems and an 8.6% reduction in stress?
What miracle cure is this?!
Turns out it's not a drug or a treatment - it's making the working week shorter and more flexible.
Click the link in our bio if you want our help making the case for a 4-day week to your employer.
What miracle cure is this?!
Turns out it's not a drug or a treatment - it's making the working week shorter and more flexible.
Click the link in our bio if you want our help making the case for a 4-day week to your employer.
March 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
A 20% reduction in sleep problems and an 8.6% reduction in stress?
What miracle cure is this?!
Turns out it's not a drug or a treatment - it's making the working week shorter and more flexible.
Click the link in our bio if you want our help making the case for a 4-day week to your employer.
What miracle cure is this?!
Turns out it's not a drug or a treatment - it's making the working week shorter and more flexible.
Click the link in our bio if you want our help making the case for a 4-day week to your employer.
Reposted by K.daisy
A recent study found that cervical cancer deaths in young women have plummeted since the introduction of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
As Cervical Cancer Deaths Plummet, Experts Credit HPV Vaccine
HPV can cause a variety of cancers, including cervical. New mortality data for women under 25 point to the success of the HPV vaccine.
buff.ly
March 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A recent study found that cervical cancer deaths in young women have plummeted since the introduction of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
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This is the kind of argument Labour should be making.
“If we do want to get the country back to work, if we do want to get the country working productively, well let’s do it as progressively as we possibly can.”
- Peter Dowd, Labour MP, on embracing the 4-day week.
“If we do want to get the country back to work, if we do want to get the country working productively, well let’s do it as progressively as we possibly can.”
- Peter Dowd, Labour MP, on embracing the 4-day week.
March 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
This is the kind of argument Labour should be making.
“If we do want to get the country back to work, if we do want to get the country working productively, well let’s do it as progressively as we possibly can.”
- Peter Dowd, Labour MP, on embracing the 4-day week.
“If we do want to get the country back to work, if we do want to get the country working productively, well let’s do it as progressively as we possibly can.”
- Peter Dowd, Labour MP, on embracing the 4-day week.