Obstetrics & gynaecology

New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer

Two new reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus. The ...

Inflammatory disorders

Are peanut allergies actually declining?

Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies, affecting between 1% and 2% of people living in the West. And, for many years, their prevalence has been rising.