Our ‘second brain’, the gut as an important link between brain and body
The saying ‘trust your gut’ refers to following your intuition, but as Dr Martin Stebbing explains it, the saying goes a lot deeper. He believes...
EULAR: World Arthritis Day is 12 October
World Arthritis Day, referred to as WAD, is a global awareness day held every year on 12 October. WAD aims to help raise awareness in...
WHO: shortage of palliative care services
WHO takes steps to address glaring shortage of quality palliative care services: Worldwide, it is estimated only 1 in 10 people who need palliative care...
Undiagnosed endometriosis compromises IVF
Women with undiagnosed endometriosis will have difficulty falling pregnant without IVF, according to a University of Queensland study. UQ School of Public Health researcher, Dr...
Post-natal depression and low income study
Landmark study links post-natal depression and low income: A longitudinal study of Queensland families has found women on lower incomes are more likely to suffer...
Wellbeing program for young cancer survivors
Wellbeing program to help young people rebuild their life after cancer: A digital program enhancing physical and mental wellbeing for young people adjusting to life...
Pandemic linked to rising rates of depressive and anxiety disorders
Cases of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders have increased by more than 25 per cent worldwide, according to a world-first study of the impact...
WHO report highlights global shortfall in investment in mental health
WHO report highlights global shortfall in investment in mental health: World misses most 2020 mental health targets; extension of WHO Mental Health Action Plan to...
WHO recommends malaria vaccine for children at risk
WHO recommends ground breaking malaria vaccine for children at risk. Historic RTS,S/AS01 recommendation can reinvigorate the fight against malaria. The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending...
Tracking COVID in Northern Ireland
Tracking COVID in Northern Ireland: A group of experts at Queen's University Belfast have been using mathematical modelling to track the course of COVID-19 in...
