Often referred to as the “stress hormone,” cortisol is frequently blamed for causing various issues, from food cravings and sleep disturbances to belly...
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21st Dec 2024 | Updated at 09:03am 21st Dec 2024
Observatory commissions groundbreaking initiative to overcome barriers for children with sickle cell disease
- 16 Oct 2024
Children and young people living with sickle cell disease face numerous challenges as they transition from paediatric to adult health care services. To address these barriers, the NHS Race and Health Observatory has partnered with the Sickle...
Teenagers' social media use linked to rising anxiety and depression
- 16 Oct 2024
Research indicates a significant link between social media use among teenagers and increased levels of anxiety and depression, coinciding with a marked rise in children seeking mental health treatment.
Spotlight: Nisha Hirani
- 17 Oct 2024
Engaging in crafts like knitting and crochet might boost mental health even more than having a job, according to a new study.
Researchers have found that women are more than twice as likely to experience mania and major depressive disorders around the time of their final period.
A study has revealed that a demanding boss and tight work deadlines can significantly increase the risk of developing serious heart problems.
Research suggests that aging doesn’t progress at a steady rate but rather involves at least two distinct periods of rapid change: one in your mid-forties and another in your sixties.
Since its creation in the 19th century, peanut butter has always lagged behind honey in popularity, but it's now set to surpass its sweet rival.
Enjoying time outside in the sunshine can significantly boost both your physical and mental well-being. Direct sunlight is crucial for your body to produce...
Scientists have developed a “holy grail” insulin that could transform type 1 diabetes treatment by responding to blood sugar levels in real-time.
A recent report by the Lancet Commission has identified loss of vision and high levels of "bad" cholesterol as new risk factors for dementia.
A diet program consisting of just 800 calories per day, known as the "soups and shakes" diet, could potentially help thousands of people with type 2 diabetes put their condition into remission, according to experts.
