Research finds concerning trends in adolescent substance use in the UK
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance, while vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young people, according to a new WHO/Europe report...
Exercise programmes benefit a wide range of long-term health conditions
A new study looking at health data from the last 20 years has highlighted the benefits of exercise programmes for individuals living with long-term health...
28% of UK adults are using sunbeds as skin cancer rates rise
New data released today by the charity Melanoma Focus has found that over a quarter (28%) of adults in the UK say they use sunbeds,...
Promoting Joint Health habits in National Gardening Week
Cultivating positive joint health habits during national gardening week: Not only is it one of the nation’s favourite pastimes, but gardening is also notoriously good for...
AI experts explore the ethical use of video technology to support patients at risk of falls
Video-enabled glasses have the potential to support Northumbria University patients at risk of falls by allowing medical staff to monitor how they move around their...
Important breakthrough in treating liver disease
New research from the University of Aberdeen could lead to the development of medication for disease that affects 1 in 4 people worldwide but is...
Eye injuries – The most common causes and how to help
Eye injuries are unpleasant and painful – and can be frightening. Some of the most common injuries are as follows: blows to the eye– such...
10 common ear problems and what you can do about them
Ear problems can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant, especially in children. However, they don’t usually cause long term problems. Here are the top common ear...
The Quest for Longevity Starts In the Ovaries
While we know ovaries are one of the first organs to age in women, we do not know why and how fast. Women live a significant...
Long ambulance response times must not become the new normal
Responding to a Liberal Democrat analysis showing almost every area in England is missing the 18-minute ambulance response target Rory Deighton, Director of the NHS...
