School children favour vaping over smoking or taking drugs
Fewer school children are smoking or doing drugs, but vaping use among 11 to 15-year-olds is increasing, a study from NHS Digital finds.
Secure remote healthcare collaboration
Remote healthcare communication tools can be highly effective and useful for collaboration, clinical assessments, and surgical training, finds Ingo Aicher, Managing Director at Jones AV Limited.
Alcohol exposure: How many drinks are too many?
Alcohol exposure has been known to frequently develop addiction in our brains, but how many alcoholic drinks does this take and why?
Does eating earlier in the day aid weight loss?
“Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper” - is there any scientific evidence behind eating the bulk of daily calories early in the day to promote weight loss?
Challenges, progress, opportunities: European and Central Asian health systems
New WHO studies look at health systems across 14 countries in Europe and Central Asia to reveal how to better invest in and benefit the health of millions.
Vaccines can reduce COVID-19 effects by up to 80%
Long-term COVID-19 effects have been decreased from anywhere between 50 and 80% for those who have been vaccinated when compared to unvaccinated people.
UK’s first medical drone delivery project will change future of NHS
A consortium led by AGS Airports in partnership with NHS Scotland will deliver the UK’s first medical distribution network using drones.
The Immune system in Human Biology
Experts from Oxford Immune Algorithmics highlight how the Immune system has come under the spotlight in Human Biology, particularly as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHS dentist visits decrease by 9.5% across the UK
2021 to 2022 saw an almost 10% drop in NHS dentist visits across England, due to COVID-19 restrictions and a lack of patient access.
Just two doses of psilocybin can help alcohol addiction
Just two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in magic mushrooms, combined with psychotherapy can help those suffering from alcohol addiction.
Why are Republicans and Black people most hesitant to get the COVID vaccine?
Republicans and Black people are most hesitant to get the COVID vaccine as a result of misinformation, access to healthcare and even medical racism.
What behavioural economics has to offer to the NHS
At the centre of behavioural economics is an understanding that people do not always make rational decisions - here's how it could help the NHS.
Gay and bisexual men at highest risk of monkeypox
Gay and bisexual men at highest risk of contracting monkeypox which is spread via sexual intercourse and skin-to-skin contact.
How do diet plans affect your health and weight loss?
Searching for a diet plan and advice online can lead to unreliable health sources, so here are six different diets and their advantages and disadvantages.
Been infected with Omicron? You probably didn’t even notice
Most people infected with Omicron probably didn't know that they had the virus as it is largely asymptomatic, says new study.
Can monkeypox be transmitted to dogs?
A dog has been infected with monkeypox for the first time and scientists are advising infected individuals to isolate themselves from pets.
How to tackle diet-resistant obesity and weight loss
The study that is reshaping the science of diet-resistant obesity by by promoting personalised weight loss programmes.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to chronic inflammation
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to chronic inflammation, which can contribute to a wide range of complex diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases.
Study reveals new COVID treatments, therapies and drug combinations
Researchers have found new COVID treatments and therapies that could better protect against future variants and outbreaks.
One in eight COVID-19 patients develops long COVID symptoms
One in eight adults (12.7%) who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 experience long COVID symptoms, including chest pain, difficulties breathing, painful muscles and more.