A UK study has revealed negative health impacts from severe cases of Covid-19 continue to affect many people even a year after contracting the disease, making it urgent to develop treatments. Christopher Brightling of the University of Leicester,...
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26th Dec 2024 | Updated at 11:41pm 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
- 27 Apr 2022
In a recent study, researchers found that intense exercise paired with diet can reduce cravings for fatty foods. The findings of the research were published...
Yoga has multiple health benefits. It helps improve flexibility, stability and the range of motion of the body. It also helps in stretching and strengthening...
A new study has found that those who went to a private school in England were no happier in their lives in their early 20s than their state-educated peers....
Cholesterol helps in the formation of healthy cells in our body. However, it should be kept in check as high cholesterol can lead to cardiovascular diseases....
Experts believe stress is our body’s way to survive, stay alert and respond to a situation at a moment’s notice. In fact, they tell us that stress, when...
Calcium plays a key role in our body functions. Apart from maintaining bone and teeth health, it also contributes to blood clotting, regulating heart rhythm,...
- 20 Apr 2022
According to a study, long reproductive span, pregnancy, and older age at menopause are associated with a lower risk of dementia in women. The results...
Summer naturally steers us towards cold drinks and beverages, skipping oily food and high-calorie snacks altogether. This season gives one an opportunity...
A new study has found that nearly half of heart disease patients suffer from insomnia. The research included 1,068 consecutive patients an average of 16...
