DNA database of UK dogs could help police collar criminals Experts working on database that could identify particular breeds involved in crimes, or rule out canine suspects The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
Students in London planning 'provocative' pro-Palestine march on October 7 anniversary Similar rallies were organised last year, with the former prime minister describing them as ‘Un-British’ Evening Standard · Sep 24
Londoners far less likely to be victims of crime than public believe, study shows Researchers said the ‘London in decline narrative’ is fuelling misconceptions about the capital The Independent UK · Sep 9
Could this policy fix the care system and slash student debt at the same time? Andy Burnham is in need of radical proposals. A ‘care first’ year in exchange for 50% off fees could be just what he needs The Guardian - UK · Aug 30
Iran-US war latest: Tehran tells Trump ‘pressure on us won’t work’ after meeting US ally Qatar Tehran said restoring dialogue with Trump was ‘not an impossible mission’ The Independent UK · Aug 28
A Compound Linked to Pomegranates Improved Heart Function by Up to 80% in Early Heart Failure Tests A compound linked to pomegranates improved heart function by up to 80% in early tests, offering a new lead for heart failure research. Medical Daily · Aug 26
Pomegranate compound shows promise against heart failure: Study finds urolithin A improved heart function by up to 80% in experimental models Urolithin A has emerged as a promising compound in research into heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), with experiments showing improvements of up to 80% in measures of heart function. The compound also helped improve heart muscle relaxation and reduce harmful scarring. However, researchers stressed that the findings are… The Economic Times · Aug 23
Britons greatly overestimate number of sex crimes committed by foreign nationals, study finds Rates of mobile phone theft, domestic burglary, vehicle theft, and murder have all fallen – despite perceptions that all have risen, a new study has found The Independent UK · Aug 17
Scientists from King’s College London turned an agricultural waste product into a bone-healing scaffold; keratin from sheep’s wool produced more natural-looking regenerated bone than collagen in animals Sheep’s wool may soon have a surprising medical purpose. Scientists at King’s College London turned wool-derived keratin into a bone regeneration scaffold. In rat skull injuries, the material helped new bone grow with a more organized structure than conventional collagen scaffolds. The finding gives regenerative medicine a sustainable biomaterial from… The Economic Times · Aug 16
Sheep Wool Grew Less Bone Than the Gold Standard in Rat Skulls, and Researchers Say That Is the Interesting Part King's College London tested wool keratin membranes in rat skull defects. Collagen grew more bone, but keratin grew bone that looked more natural. Medical Daily · Aug 13
Chewing Bubble Gum After Beetroot Juice Nudged Blood Pressure Down, and the Researchers Say Do Not Copy It A King's College London trial found that sugary gum after beetroot juice raised nitrite levels and cut blood pressure by roughly 3 to 2 mmHg. Medical Daily · Aug 13
High court clears way for clinical trial giving puberty blockers to children Legal challenge to King’s College London research study claimed it could harm participants but was rejected The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
JB Gill hails ‘once in a lifetime experience’ as he receives honorary fellowship The singer returned to his former university on Tuesday to receive the prestigious accolade. Evening Standard · Jul 28
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’ Exclusive: King’s College London analysis finds diabetes and hypertension are more common in Black African and Caribbean people The Guardian - UK · Jul 28
The Independent UK · Jul 28 New genetic risk factors linked to chronic pain disorder in major study Experts noted that people with fibromyalgia have been ‘dismissed’ for decades
Medical Daily · Jul 23 A Drug Developed for Spinal Cord Injury May Offer a New Approach to Alzheimer's by Repairing DNA in Brain Cells A 2026 mouse study from King's College London found KCL-286, a spinal cord drug that passed Phase 1 trials, repaired DNA damage and reduced inflammation in an Alzheimer's model.
The Independent UK · Jul 1 Brain cancer breakthrough as new study finds cell therapy could target deadly glioblastoma Patients diagnosed with glioblastoma typically live for 12 to 18 months
The Economic Times · Jun 22 Study identifies 74 locations in human genome related to anxiety symptoms Scientists have pinpointed 74 genetic locations linked to anxiety symptoms, with 39 being newly identified. This extensive research, involving over 690,000 individuals, reveals the largest number of anxiety-related genetic associations to date. The study emphasizes that while genetics play a role, environmental factors and life experiences significantly influence anxiety development,…
Medical Daily · Jun 20 King's College London Trial: Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduced Gum Disease Inflammation Markers Including C-Reactive Protein King's College London / Journal of Clinical Periodontology: fasting-mimicking diet reduced inflammatory markers in gum disease patients vs. controls in 28-patient trial over 6 months.
The Independent UK · Jun 15 ADHD diagnoses soar in UK but adults over 65 remain overlooked, study finds About 2.5million people in the UK have ADHD, NHS data shows. But researchers found cases are still under-diagnosed in older adults.
The Independent UK · Jun 12 King’s College London student launches legal action over first-class degree downgrade IN FULL
Evening Standard · Jun 12 King’s College London student launches legal action after first-class degree downgraded Ceana Agbro, 23, claims the incident has exposed ’unjust’ procedures, significant delays, and a series of administrative errors
The Independent UK · Jun 11 Half of Britons want a second vote on Brexit – including a fifth of Reform voters, major poll finds In 2021, 27 per cent said Brexit was going worse than they had predicted, while in 2026 that figure has now risen to 48 per cent, new polling shows
The Independent UK · Jun 11 King’s College London student launches legal bid after first-class degree downgraded to 2:1 Ceana Agbro said she thought a first would ‘open doors’ for her
International Business Times UK · Jun 7 Internet Hoax Confirmed as Netanyahu's Alleged Photo on Epstein's Island Goes Viral Online A viral photo falsely linking Benjamin Netanyahu to Jeffrey Epstein's island has been debunked as a hoax, sparking online debate about misinformation and digital manipulation.