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How to solve the UK’s crisis of young people with poor mental health
Dr Deborah Lee of Dr Fox Online Pharmacy explores the worrying prevalence of young people with poor mental health, why it’s on the rise, and what can be done to prevent mental ill health and provide the necessary support.
NHS reports an increase in mental health medication prescriptions for 2023/24
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has disclosed its annual report detailing the prescription trends for mental health medications in England, covering the financial year 2023/24
The report, which examines data from April 2015 to March 2024, highlights significant increases in the prescribing and dispensing of medications across various categories.
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Understanding the impact of sexual assault on university students in the US
Open Access Government discusses the prevalence of campus sexual assault in the US, the profound effects on university students, and how cases of assault can be reduced.
Digital health needs women at the heart of it
Suzanne Wait and Catherine Whicher, from The Health Policy Partnership, suggest that digital health should prioritise the inclusion of women at its core.
Norway leads charge against plastic pollution
Norway, renowned for its pristine fjords and rugged coastline over 28,953 kilometres, faces a mounting plastic pollution crisis.
Tuning into health: Addressing the quiet epidemic of noise-induced hearing loss
Taking steps to protect our hearing often falls low on people’s agenda, but hearing loss can have serious lifelong consequences.
New research reveals the impact of long-distance travel on climate
What is the real impact of long-distance passenger travel? Research from the University of Leeds has urged us to rethink how we approach reducing carbon emissions from transportation.
Research collaboration: Cross-disciplinary training in sustainable chemistry and chemical processes
Greg M. Swain, Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at Michigan State University, is researching cross-disciplinary training in sustainable chemistry and chemical processes. Here, he emphasizes the importance of teamwork for effective research collaborations.
Artificial intelligence (AI) in mammographic screening in Norway
BreastScreen Norway discusses how the results from their screening programme for early breast cancer detection can influence future artificial intelligence to streamline early breast cancer detection.
A call for intersectionality in gerontological nursing education
Addressing the triple jeopardy of ageism, sexism and racism within healthcare systems is crucial to ensuring equitable health outcomes for all older people, write Professor Jordana Salma, Professor Sherry Dahlke and Professor Kathleen Hunter of the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta.
New EU legislation to transform packaging waste management
In a decisive move to combat packaging waste and promote sustainable practices, the European Parliament has adopted a series of new regulations aimed at reducing, reusing, and recycling packaging across the European Union.
A democratic, sustainable and resilient future with the EU Green Deal
Wolfgang Teubner, ICLEI Regional Director for Europe and the Managing Director (CEO) of the ICLEI European Secretariat, shares with us the importance of making use of our multilevel system for a democratic, sustainable and resilient future with the EU Green Deal.
Elevating digestive health on the EU agenda: UEG’s vision for a healthier future
Having just celebrated World Digestive Health Day on May 29th, we examine the theme “Prioritising Your Digestive Health” and realise it is an opportune moment for us to reflect on the importance of digestive health and our future priorities, both on personal levels and as a wider society.
How AI drove efficiency in Irish healthcare: Lessons for the NHS
In March, the unveiling of the NHS Productivity Plan marked a significant milestone in UK healthcare, with the Chancellor announcing a cash injection of £3.4 billion into the NHS.
5GSOLAR: On track for effective project commercialisation
Maciej Sibiński, Research Professor from Tallinn University of Technology, highlights the 5GSOLAR project, which is on track to commercialise solar cells.
Drowsy driving among teens is a major public safety concern
A recent study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting has revealed a significant public safety concern: drowsy driving among teenagers.
UK General Election and deceptive tactics: Navigating the maze of manipulative campaigning
There is a fine line between creative campaigning designed to grab attention and campaigning that creatively manipulates the truth. The increasingly blurred line between the two is becoming a worryingly familiar sight in our politics, particularly as we head into general election territory.
Empowering public sector procurement: A new era with Framespan
Rebecca Gibson, Marketing Manager at Framespan, heralds a new era with Framespan concerning empowering public sector procurement.
UK shop price inflation falls
Shop price inflation in the UK has reduced to its lowest level since November 2021, driven by significant price cuts on big-ticket items like furniture and TVs.
Cigarette smoking focus: A modeling approach for estimating the impact of health programs
Theodore R. Holford from Yale University charts a modeling approach for estimating the impact of health programs in this cigarette smoking research focus.
