Tips for watching the London Marathon 2021
This weekend the postponed London Marathon 2021 is taking place on Sunday 3rd October. It’s a big date for the 40,000 people who run the...
Vision
The Vision category brings together forward-looking perspectives, emerging research and thought-provoking insights across health and wellbeing. It highlights breakthroughs, explores complex conditions and examines the wider social and psychological factors that influence health. From innovative treatments and new diagnostic tools to broader conversations about prevention and quality of life, this category looks beyond the immediate to consider where healthcare and wellbeing are heading.
Menopause: Women and anxiety
A recent survey by Anxiety UK reveals that 98% of women report feelings of anxiety during the menopause and perimenopause, and that 61% of these...
Call for urgent action on meningitis
WHO and partners call for urgent action on meningitis. WHO and partners launch new meningitis strategy aims to save more than 200,000 lives annually. By...
Impact of lockdown on Scottish eye care
New research highlights the impact of lockdown on Scottish eye care: The study from the University of Aberdeen has highlighted the damaging impact of Covid-19...
Gordon Brown appointed WHO Ambassador for Global Health Financing
Former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown appointed World Health Organization Ambassador for Global Health Financing: WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recognizes Mr Brown as a...
Tracking pupil dilation could lead to better hearing loss treatment
Tracking pupil dilation could lead to better hearing loss treatment: Minute changes in the dilation of people's pupils could provide information about how hard the...
Pandemic proofing our future
Pandemic proofing our future: A project developing a test and treatments that would be effective against multiple viral threats could become a cornerstone of the...
Increase in use of opioids during pandemic
The use of opioids for pain relief in patients awaiting hip and knee replacement surgery increased dramatically during the pandemic according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. Published...
New NHS approach for people with eye disease
Clinical trial provides new approach for people with eye disease to increase NHS capacity: A UK-wide study, led by Queen's University Belfast, has shown how a new surveillance pathway for people with stable diabetic eye disease is safe and cost-saving, freeing up ophthalmologists to evaluate and...
WHO: World failing to address dementia challenge
WHO: World failing to address dementia challenge: Only a quarter of countries worldwide have a national policy, strategy or plan for supporting people with dementia...
