Could ‘Brain-Computer Interface’ cure chronic pain?
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are launching a new project to see whether virtual reality could help with the treatment of chronic pain....
Lifestyle
The Lifestyle section explores the everyday choices and habits that shape our physical and mental wellbeing. From balanced nutrition and effective exercise to mental health awareness and restorative routines, it brings together expert-led insight and practical advice designed to support healthier living. Whether encouraging sustainable behaviour change, nurturing resilience, or examining how modern trends influence our wellbeing, this category offers thoughtful, accessible content to help readers live more consciously and confidently.
WHO: Long working hours increasing deaths
Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke: WHO, ILO: Long working hours led to 745 000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart...
Young adults ready to help the lonely and vulnerable
Despite Generation Z’s reputation for being self-interested, more than three quarters (77%) of young adults would be ready to help support the lonely and vulnerable,...
Pea flour supplement helps malnourished children
Adding pea flour to feeds for severely malnourished children helps them gain weight and restores the balance of microbes in their gut. In a small...
Teens practice poor hand hygiene
More than half of adolescents practice poor hand hygiene: Only one in three adolescents are practising appropriate hand hygiene, a new global study involving University of Queensland...
Thrush and vaginal health
Thrush and vaginal health: New survey highlights why it’s important to talk openly about thrush and vaginal health: Glasgow-based GP Dr Punam Krishan – who...
Mouse studies find sugar-free energy drinks just as harmful
Mouse studies find sugar-free energy drinks just as harmful: Two Curtin research studies have found the excessive consumption of energy drinks, even sugar-free varieties, can...
Panic attacks: how you can help
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the person experiencing the attack and...
BAME BMI values outdated and dangerous
BAME BMI values outdated and dangerous: New research published in The Lancet today explores the urgent need to recalibrate current (and ‘outdated’) BMI guidance, reflecting...
Secrets to nailing the basics of good oral hygiene
A new survey of Brits has revealed that many of us are not regularly doing the basics when it comes to maintaining good oral health...
