The rate of alcohol-related hospital stays in the first year of the Covid pandemic in UK was down 10% compared to the previous 12 months, figures show. However, Public Health Scotland said the fall in numbers between April 2020 to the end of...
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28th Dec 2024 | Updated at 06:52am 28th 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
Thousands of obese Britons are expected to be prescribed the NHS’ soup and shake diets to help them slim down after a trial found people shed more than...
Researchers from George Washington University have made a major breakthrough discovery. The scientists have developed a blood test that quickly detects...
New research has found that physical activity monitors like fitness applications and wearable devices have helped increase activity levels in adults. The...
A study published in the Neurology Journal reveals that people with early-stage Parkinson’s Disease, who regularly got one to two hours of moderate exercise...
The winter season can be harsh on your skin and hair. The cold winter air can steal moisture from your skin and leave it feeling dry, red and itchy. In this article, we discuss certain Ayurvedic tips to keep your skin supple.
In a study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers from Osaka University showed that a previously unknown mutation can lead...
Protein plays a key role in the creation and maintenance of every cell in our bodies. It also fuels our cells and powers our bodies. It is made up of amino...
Winters are notorious for worsening acidity and bloating issues. Staying indoors with little physical activity and a larger intake of calories can play...
Obesity in children is a massive issue in both the UK and the US with up to a third of youngsters in each country considered overweight. Canadian researchers...
