
Placebo and Nocebo Effects Explained
The placebo and nocebo effects prove that our expectations can physically change how we feel.This shows that healing is a combination of the right medicine as well as the mindset.

The placebo and nocebo effects prove that our expectations can physically change how we feel.This shows that healing is a combination of the right medicine as well as the mindset.

A new study suggests that how active you are during the day, not just how much you exercise, may play an important role in maintaining brain health as you age.

Before a medicine becomes available, it must pass through four phases of clinical trials. Each phase is designed to answer questions about safety, effectiveness, and proper use in patients.

Better care starts with listening and prioritising patients’ needs. Discover why patient-centred care matters and how clinical trials can help make it a reality.

A recent outbreak of meningitis B in Kent has raised concerns due to how quickly cases have spread. The bacteria causing it are highly contagious and spread through close contact.

Do you have questions about clinical research or want to understand the terminology? This guide breaks down the most important concepts in a clear and patient friendly way.

We are excited to share Dr. Azmain’s informative, patient friendly and evidence-based videos about the purpose and importance of clinical trials, as well as addressing common myths!

We are collaborating with The Patients Association, the UK’s leading independent patient charity. They work with patients to campaign for improvements in health and social care.

Discover the 11 clinical trials that could change how we prevent and treat diseases in 2026. We address why these trials matter for the community and worldwide!

We’ve prepared this article to answer the most frequently asked questions and provide you with the information you need, so that you can feel safe and well informed!

Patient advocate Carole has been motivated to support research from a young age. She reminds us that research is strongest when more voices are actively included throughout the process.

The largest Parkinson’s disease clinical trial ever conducted has been launched in the UK, aiming to speed up the discovery of treatments that could slow or stop the progression of the condition.

Two new biological subtypes of multiple sclerosis (MS) have been identified in research that could change how the disease is understood and treated.

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Researchers used MRI scans to compare “brain age” of more than 100 adults. People with healthier lifestyle behaviours tended to have brains up to eight years younger than expected.
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