The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally approved UnitedHealth's £1.2 billion takeover of EMIS, citing no competition concerns, fostering collaborative healthcare technology advancements.
Cigarette butts are one of the largest contributors to plastic pollution in the UK, with the number of cigarette butts being found in rivers exceeding the amount of plastic litter.
The realm of wearable technology offers vast potential for enhancing our lifestyles; however, a consortium of global researchers highlights that this swiftly evolving domain also ushers in substantial hurdles.
Research from the University of British Columbia suggests that exercise apps can reduce depressive symptoms and combat mental illness in healthcare workers.
New artificial intelligence technology aims to improve early suicide risk prediction and intervention for at-risk youth.
Maternal mental health begins with first medication for postnatal depression treatment, with postnatal depression affecting approximately one in seven new mothers.
NHS staff continue to strike in the UK, while thousands leave for better working conditions in Australia.
Ahead of Britain hosting the first AI Safety Summit this year, healthcare is set to be modernised with £13 million in funding handed to research projects.
The World Health Organisation has added over 500 lifesaving essential medicines to its essential list including the first approvals for multiple sclerosis.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday declared a new Covid strain called Eris as a variant of interest.
New research from Mind has revealed the detrimental impact that soaring mortgage costs are having on people's mental health, as well as their finances.
Competition Appeal Tribunal upholds CMA's verdict against Advanz Pharma for exorbitant pricing of liothyronine tablets, imposing £84M fine, marking a pivotal victory against pharmaceutical exploitation.
A medical expert based in Indianapolis delves into the intriguing relationship between chronic pain, depression and anxiety.
Research highlights the intriguing connection between biodiversity and mental health hospital admissions, urging a fresh perspective on the importance of biodiversity conservation.
UKHSA launches cutting-edge Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre (VDEC) at Porton Down. 200 scientists target deadly pathogens, including COVID-19 variants, accelerating global vaccine research and readiness.
The latest analysis of data obtained from more than 100 countries has revealed that air pollution is causing a rise in antibiotic resistance (AMR).
India-manufactured cough syrup has yet again been flagged by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
A recent study suggests that treatment with modern antidepressants may help prevent patients with bipolar disorder from relapsing into a depressive episode.
The recent tobacco epidemic report from WHO provided crucial insights into how tobacco control measures like smoke-free public spaces can tackle the tobacco epidemic.
The UK invests £33 million in Kindeva Drug Delivery for green inhalers, creating jobs and boosting life sciences manufacturing.
A recent study from Würzburg examines how the mental health of both sexes was impacted by the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHO and UNICEF encourage businesses to allow breastfeeding mothers in the workplace while new mothers speak out about the pressure to breastfeed.
A Russian social media influencer who used to promote a vegan diet and lifestyle has reportedly died of starvation.
The Netherlands have become the fourth country in the world to ban the promotion of tobacco and e-cigarette products.
Experts say that veganism is one of the best ways to achieve the current 1.5C climate target. However, they have also recognised that prescribing a universal vegan diet is impossible because 783 million people are suffering from severe acute food insecurity.
In a study analysing 150,000 people in 29 countries, researchers found that half of the world's population will have a mental health disorder by the age of 75.
The government has announced £600 million in funding to build the social care workforce in the next two years and also prepare for the incoming winter.
The number of reported gender-based violence incidents increased by 36 per cent, amid the nine-year conflict in Yemen. Today, the food crisis has contributed to 500,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition.
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.
UK MPs' report reveals one out of five households struggle with food access, leading to obesity concerns. Calls for action on affordability and nutrition.
