North-South chronic ‘pain divide’ evident in England
England has a North-South ‘pain divide’, with a geographical split in the prevalence and intensity of chronic pain and the use of opioids, a...
Poorest dying nearly ten years younger than the rich in “deeply worrying” trend
The gap between the life expectancy of the richest and poorest sectors of society in England is increasing according to research out this week.
The...
Healthy diet can ease symptoms of depression
An analysis of data from almost 46,000 people has found that weight loss, nutrient boosting and fat reduction diets can all reduce...
Study explores how technology can help prompt positive memories for people with depression
Researchers have provided a crucial first step towards understanding how computing technology could be used to help people with depression remember happy memories.
Improving the...
Ozone layer depletion has led to a generation suffering from irreparable skin damage –...
Over the past 30 years, humans have made progress in stopping damage to the ozone layer by curbing the use of certain chemicals.
But according...
Shining a light on suicide
Rugby League legend Danny Sculthorpe opened up to a group of construction workers in a bid to shine a light on suicide.
The former England...
New AI technology for advanced heart attack prediction
Technology developed using artificial intelligence (AI) could identify people at high risk of a fatal heart attack at least 5 years before it strikes,...
Calories in popular UK restaurant chain dishes can be ‘shockingly high’ warn experts
The calorie content of popular starters, sides and desserts served in UK restaurant chains is too high and they frequently exceed the energy content...
Living near a busy road stunts children’s lung growth and increases lung cancer risk...
Research released today reveals the health risks of living near a busy road in the UK.
The findings, contained in a report written by...