HEALTH

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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