Dance and Parkinson’s disease
Dance as a performative art form enhanced identity negotiation and strengthened group identity in people with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study by the University of...
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.
Midwives need the time to care
The Royal College of Midwives is warning that vital perinatal mental health support is on the precipice, as it launches a new 'roadmap' to ensure...
Enjoy a Sight Sanctuary Summer
Enjoy a Sight Sanctuary Summer: New research from the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC) has revealed that over half (52 percent) of today's generation play...
Major breakthrough in understanding vitamin balance in the body
New research from the University of Aberdeen has, for the first time, found evidence that the brain controls vitamin balance in the body. Previously thought...
Gypsy Traveller group faced a higher risk during the COVID-19
New research shows, for the first time, a higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation or death for the White Gypsy/Traveller ethnic minority group. The research, which...
10 ways to build resilience ‘like a muscle’
Life presents us all with challenges. Most of us at some point will be struck by major traumas such as the sudden death of a...
Petition to improve care and safety of frail elderly inpatients
SFEI (Safeguarding Frail Elderly Inpatients), a leading advocate for the well-being of frail elderly patients, has announced the launch of a new nationwide campaign and...
Elite immune cells patrolling the human eye
Researchers discover specialised immune cells patrolling the human eye: Researchers have discovered that the sentinels guarding the healthy human cornea from pathogens and inflammation are...
Testing strategy for chronic liver disease
Testing strategy for chronic liver disease: A research team from the Department of Medicine III at MedUni Vienna and University Hospital Vienna has conducted a...
Quality of primary care in general practice
Quality of primary care in general practice: Patient satisfaction with quality of care remains steady as general practice battles continuing high demand: Responding to the...
