HEALTH

UNESCO has revealed that there is a "negative link" between smartphones and educational performance, with research findings also suggesting that more than nine out of 10 teenagers in the UK use social media.

Danielle Summer Jul 31, 2023

UK MPs' report reveals one out of five households struggle with food access, leading to obesity concerns. Calls for action on affordability and nutrition.

Pragati Singh Jul 28, 2023

UKHSA data shows significant progress in England's fight against hepatitis C, with 45 per cent fewer cases in 2022. NHS efforts and improved treatments drive elimination efforts.

Pragati Singh Jul 28, 2023

A fascinating study from Duke University suggests that the act of playing as an art thief can improve the mind by heightening one's curiosity.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 28, 2023

According to a UCL study, English secondary school pupils who have a history of receiving social care or educational needs are more likely to be excluded.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 28, 2023

UK's Health and Social Care Committee calls for urgent action to tackle declining vaccination rates and reform clinical trials.

Pragati Singh Jul 27, 2023

Liverpool Investment Zone aims to boost medical innovation, creating 4,000 jobs with £320 million private investment, solidifying its position in life sciences.

Pragati Singh Jul 27, 2023

The benefits of connecting employees to nature at work extend beyond sustainability and include positive effects on employees' well-being and how they perform their jobs.

Daniel Elliot Jul 26, 2023

A new study suggests that experiencing the premature death of a parent before the age of 21 can lead to poor mental health in adulthood.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 26, 2023

Records show that there has been a 75 per cent increase in young people using drugs to improve their mood, with around 80% being male.

Danielle Summer Jul 26, 2023

With the support of AI detection, there will be improvements in the accuracy of medical diagnostics as well as earlier breast cancer detection.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jul 26, 2023

A recent study showed how the NHS could more than £600 million yearly if green prescribing becomes a norm as it can address mental health issues like depression.

Pratiti Nath Jul 25, 2023

People living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia pay over 1 million visits to receive emergency care, according to a new study.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 25, 2023

The results of a new study suggest that babies are more likely to be born prematurely if the parents have had a psychiatric diagnosis.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 24, 2023

A recent study suggests that the stress from gender-based violence may negatively impact women's mental health and their ability to detect dangerous situations.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 21, 2023

The British government has launched a Disability Action Plan to develop long-term plans for improving the lives of disabled people in consultation with people facing such difficulties.

Pratiti Nath Jul 21, 2023

New research suggests that immune system changes, that protect the foetus in pregnant bodies, appear to extend to the brain, thus promoting maternal behaviour.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 21, 2023

Women seeking mental health help were told their issues could be hormonal while or that they were simply "overthinking things".

Jastine Beatrice Yap Jul 20, 2023

Backed by a mental health fund, the Safety Sensescaping Project aims to create safe and mentally healthy environments for all healthcare workers.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 19, 2023

NYU study reveals ChatGPT's healthcare responses resemble that of humans, a potential ally for providers, with caution and research being needed and required for clinical roles.

Pragati Singh Jul 18, 2023

According to a recent study from the University of New South Wales, a low-cost version of ketamine has been shown to effectively treat severe depression.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 18, 2023

Factors such as unclear expectations, inadequate resources or support, and job insecurity can contribute to work-related stress.

Nicole Valens Jul 18, 2023

A new study examines the scope and integration of a music therapy programme within 10 University Hospitals' medical centres.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 17, 2023

Females from North East England were found to be 1.7 times more likely to die early as a result of suicide, addiction or domestic murder.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Jul 17, 2023

Results of a pilot trial from the University of Exeter suggest that a new form of talking therapy can be a more effective treatment for depression than CBT.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 17, 2023

A new study from the University of York has found that achieving plenty of high-quality sleep every night can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 14, 2023

Around 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine have been assigned to 12 countries after they proved effective in a pilot study started in 2019.

Pratiti Nath Jul 14, 2023

In a recent study, researchers examined the genetic coding, associations and heritability within bipolar disorder models, with almost six million adults over the age of 18 in the US alone being found to be affected by severe bipolar disorder.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 14, 2023

Researchers are alarmed by the constantly decreasing levels of testosterone in men – the hormone vital to a well-functioning and healthy body.

Stephen M Jul 13, 2023