Having a great metabolism is important for the healthy functioning of the body. It is the process by which your body converts what you consume into energy. Having a slow metabolism not only leads to weight gain but a series of health issues...
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26th Dec 2024 | Updated at 09:21am 26th 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
The World Health Organization said that more than two-thirds of the world’s population probably have significant levels of Covid-19 antibodies, meaning they have either been infected or were vaccinated. In a summary of studies from around the...
The largest internal organ of the human body, liver performs an array of functions from helping in metabolism, digestion, and detoxification to the storage...
According to a new study at the University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences, our brains record a group store of memories, instead of single memories. So, recollecting one significant memory could trigger an individual to recall others...
- 08 Jun 2022
The sudden demise of beloved singer KK due to a heart attack has shined some light on the importance of cardiac health. Cardiologists and fitness experts...
Stress can be devastating in more ways than one. Being under stress can lead to a list of physical and mental health issues which may affect every aspect of your life. The rise in cortisol levels can cause many changes in the body and the mind...
- 01 Jun 2022
Children who eat fruits and vegetables faceless inattention, according to a recent study. The findings of the study were published in the journal, ‘Nutritional...
A new study at the University of Helsinki looked into the development of insomnia symptoms in midlife and their effects on memory, learning abilities,...
Your posture depicts the state of your mind. A good posture has numerous benefits that may not be immediately visible. For example, sitting straight can...
A study, published in Child Psychiatry and Human Development, led by the University of Exeter suggests that children who spend a lot of time in the adventurous...
