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.

February 1, 2023

Common antidepressants can increase antibiotic resistance

University of Queensland researchers have found a range of commonly prescribed antidepressants can increase bacteria’s resistance to antibiotic medications. A study led by Professor Jianhua...

January 31, 2023

The top 10 causes of visual damage and how to prevent them

Visual damage refers to any injury or damage that affects a person’s visual system. This includes the eyes and the parts of the brain that...

January 27, 2023

Cancer cells shrink or super-size to survive

Cancer cells can shrink or super-size themselves to survive drug treatment or other challenges within their environment, researchers have discovered. Scientists at The Institute of...

January 19, 2023

Harnessing the healing power within our cells

Harnessing the healing power within our cells: University of Queensland researchers have identified a pathway in cells that could be used to reprogram the body’s...

January 19, 2023

Wales Emergency Medicine: Staff shortages & health service in crisis

A landmark survey of Emergency Medicine staff in Wales has found that there are far too few clinicians to cope with demand within the stricken...

January 3, 2023

Stem cell plasters to stop children needing repeated heart surgeries

Stem cell plasters to stop children needing repeated heart surgeries: Researchers at the University of Bristol, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), have developed...

January 1, 2023

Key dates to feeling great without alcohol this January

Priory expert shares the key dates you’ll reap the benefits of quitting alcohol in January 2023. Week-by-week guide to the physical and mental health benefits...

December 14, 2022

Mental health: Sick forced out of UK workforce

Mentally unwell people being forced out of workforce: Six in 10 people who are economically inactive because of long-term illness are living with a mental...

December 12, 2022

Coventry University to receive £5milion grant to fund digital laboratory

An innovative digital laboratory will be created at Coventry University to further help students learn the in-demand skills needed within the healthcare and engineering sectors....

December 12, 2022

International study improving severe pneumonia outcomes

International study to better treat children with severe pneumonia complication: An international study led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has secured philanthropic funding to better...