HEALTH

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The UK government has increased the funding rates for childcare investments so that parents can get easily affordable and accessible childcare facilities, reducing barriers at work and helping in economic growth.

The independent Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) revealed that the ban on deriving albumin from plasma donors is being lifted.

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If you're a couple looking to start a family, maintaining a healthy level of exercise and physical activity may increase your chances, a new study suggests.

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.