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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.
Can obesity cause cancer? Examining the connection between obesity and cancer
63.8% of the UK population are currently overweight or obese. Obesity is a major cause of ill health. Being moderately obese takes around 3 years off your life, whereas severe obesity shortens it by at least 10 years.
Study reveals overwhelming heart disease risk among U.S. adults
Statistics show an increased risk of heart disease among adults in the United States.
There’s no time like the present: Career planning strategies for researchers
Preparing researchers for a range of post-programmed trajectories has become common practice in universities and their faculties and schools, but why is career planning so important?
Breaking the Stigma: Promoting Awareness of Perinatal Mental Health
Lorna Rothery spoke to Wendy Davis, Executive Director of Postpartum Support International, about the prevalence of perinatal mental health problems and how inadequate medical education and policies surrounding mental health care can negatively affect new parents.
Animal protection NGO urges election commitments to phase out animal testing
Animal protection NGO Cruelty Free International recently presented its manifesto which asks for a phase-out of animal testing at the Houses of Parliament, including animal testing for cosmetics ingredients to be made illegal.
The cognitive benefits of physical activity: Exploring the brain-exercise connection
We discuss the impact of exercise on mental health and wellbeing with representatives of the American Psychological Association’s Division 47.
How mobile messaging could unlock local government efficiency
Tom Rahder, from business communications provider, Esendex, discusses how using mobile messaging can improve a local authority’s productivity and efficiency as pressures on finances and services continue to rise.
The risk of malignant pleural mesothelioma
Although the use of asbestos-containing building materials was banned in the UK in 1999, this carcinogenic mineral continues to be a serious health threat. Daniel J. Murphy from the University of Glasgow tells us more.
Mental health challenges faced by young people post-pandemic
Recent findings reveal a concerning trend in young people in Lincolnshire and extended waits for crucial mental health support services.
The silent struggle for long COVID patients
Long COVID can be debilitating, and thus, further research and support for those living with the condition are urgently needed. Yanto Evans and Michael Natt from Long Covid Support discuss the unmet medical needs and strategies to improve understanding and care for Long COVID patients.
NHS waiting list misses target: Nearly 10 million people await treatment
Recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) data has revealed almost 10 million individuals are waiting for crucial NHS appointments or treatments.
The role of technology in revolutionizing Canadian mental health services
Dr Marc Robin, Medical Director at Dialogue, discusses Canada’s efforts to improve mental health services and how technology can help.
Leveraging virtual desktop technology for educational institutions in 2024
Increasing digitisation and emerging technologies have changed the way the education sector operates today. There is a heightened focus on virtual learning and online classes, with digital mediums taking precedence across the education landscape.
Inclusive workplace culture: Unlocking new diverse talent
Laks Mann, EDI Specialist and Trustee at caba, walks us through creating an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace to unlock new talent.
Online education: A new and fresh approach
The University of Birmingham is harnessing the power of online education to ensure students are job-ready and a step ahead of the competition.
Designing out crime: a strategic approach to reducing youth crime rates and boosting mental...
Sarah Nelson, CEO of Foundation for Future London, discusses innovative ways to ‘design out crime’ to reduce crime rates and youth substance abuse in East London.
Stigma and stereotypes: The complexities of men’s depression in the workplace
On behalf of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Jacob Baer discusses the challenges associated with male depression in the workplace.
Hearing and auditory research for cochlear implant outcomes
Amit Walia, Matthew Shew, and Craig A Buchman from Washington University School of Medicine, guide us through hearing and auditory research predictive models for cochlear implant outcomes in adults.
