Three of the best multilateral development banks in the world have come together under the leadership of the WHO to launch an investment platform for healthcare services in low and middle-income countries.
A recent study from King's College London has suggested that the way childhood abuse and/or neglect is processed affects mental health more than the experience.
The projected trajectory indicates that by 2025, more women will be diagnosed with lung cancer than men in the UK. Historically, lung cancer has been predominantly associated with male smokers.
At 75, the NHS is bogged down by some critical issues such as strikes that continue to disrupt the service, and public opinion regarding the privacy issues of using Artificial Intelligence in the NHS.
Results of a new study suggest that depression following traumatic brain injury may be a clinically distinct disorder instead of a major depressive disorder.
A new study has found that treating childhood ADHD with stimulant medications is not associated with increased substance abuse in later life.
The number of skin cancer cases in the UK has seen a record increase, according to the data provided by Cancer Research UK.
Last year the government decided to supply defibrillators in 18,000 state-funded schools so that they have at least one device to save lives and increase the survival rate in sudden cardiac arrests.
New research from HIV/AIDS experts shows that patients with HIV are vulnerable to psychosocial challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse and more.
Oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone are regularly found in animal products. Study shows this influx of hormones has a biological effect on humans.
The study used 14 strains of bacteria as a probiotic blend which helped in depressive disorder treatments when used alongside antidepressants.
Results of a new study have shown that US maternal mortality rates have worsened from 1999 to 2019, affecting some racial and ethnic groups more than others.
Many popular diet sodas and carbonated beverages in the UK market use aspartame as a sugar substitute. These include brands like Diet Coke, Pepsi Max and Coca-Cola Zero.
Tragic incidents involving protein shakes spark debate on warning labels. Excessive consumption poses health risks, highlighting the need for moderation and education.
A recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine suggests that children growing up in poverty may influence the wiring of their brains.
The new technology known as OSAIRIS is helping doctors reduce hours of waiting time for cancer patients as the time for preparing for the scan and referrals for radiotherapy gets streamlined.
According to health experts, chronic malnutrition and inadequate intake of essential nutrients are key drivers of this issue.
A study from the University of Cambridge shows that adolescents who read for pleasure tend to perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health.
Using advancements in data science, AI company, Bayezian, can now determine male fertility at a 96 per cent accuracy rate, two per cent higher than existing approaches.
A recent study published in Psychological Science suggests that every lonely person processes the world in their own, idiosyncratic way.
The American Medical Association has adopted a new policy that seeks to remove emphasis on the role of body mass index after recent studies find that relying solely on BMI may not provide a complete picture of an individual's health.
New evidence of a link between a poor sense of smell and the risk of developing depression has been discovered by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
According to recent statistics, a total of 1,320 individuals who have been diagnosed with autism are residing in mental health hospitals in England.
The Navy will be using special movement screening equipment developed by exercise laboratories of the concerned universities. Pressure plates, force plates and motion capture cameras will detect muscle movements for injuries and strains.
The UK announces a national targeted lung cancer screening programme to detect cancer earlier, save lives and promote smoking cessation.
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have identified a new subtype of depression that affects over a quarter of patients. This new category of depression accounts for approximately 27 per cent of depressed patients.
Swedish researchers have identified a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that are involved in creating chronic stress and negative emotional states.
The King's Fund, an independent think tank involved with work relating to the health system, said the UK health system's poor performance on avoidable deaths should be a serious concern for political leaders and policy-makers.
A new study from King's College London has found that patients who are prescribed antidepressants are significantly less likely to test for COVID-19.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports a significant increase in excess flu deaths in England, emphasising the importance of vaccination.