UK study finds millions of children face sexual violence – and AI deepfakes surge is driving new harm 1 in 15 Western European children (around five million) raped or sexually assaulted 1 in 5 children (nearly 15 million) report pressured sexual interactions online; 1 in 7 in past year 1,325% surge in harmful AI-generated “deep […]
1 in 3 doctors and nurses report depression and 1 in 10 experience passive suicidal thoughts, finds landmark new WHO/Europe survey. Doctors and nurses in Europe are working in conditions that harm their mental health and wellbeing, with a worrying proportion experiencing passive suicidal thoughts or thoughts of hurting themselves. That’s the key finding of […]
OBD and UEA develop breakthrough diagnostic test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. First-in-class blood test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome achieves high 96% accuracy. Offers hope as a reliable test, avoiding lengthy diagnosis delays and misdiagnosis. Oxford BioDynamics Plc, a precision clinical diagnostics company bringing specific and sensitive tests to the practice of medicine based on its […]
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Global oncology and vascular access experts unite this October to advance cancer care Vygon’s VyvaExperts25 to spotlight innovation and best practice in vascular access Registration is now open for VyvaExperts25, an inaugural vascular access conference set to attract hundreds of healthcare professionals from across Europe and beyond. The event’s diverse international speaker line-up promises practical […]
Undergoing surgery can often be a worrisome thing, whether you’re having it for cosmetic reasons or you need it, going under the knife can raise a lot of questions. That’s why the team at the cosmetic surgery clinic in London, Centre for Surgery have compiled a list of the most Googled questions about surgery and […]
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Meningitis Now is marking World Meningitis Day this Sunday (5th October 2025) with an urgent call for awareness and action, as new figures reveal a concerning rise in meningococcal disease (IMD) across England. The latest statistics show there were 380 cases of IMD in 2024/25, compared to 341 in 2023/24 which is an 11% year-on-year […]
Rebecca Wallersteiner takes a look at ‘Trains of Thought: A Natural History of the Mind’, a new book by clinical psychologist James Brennan about where the human mind has come from within our natural history as a species, how they work, how they develop over the course of our lives, and how we adjust to […]
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Children who experience coercive control face an increased risk of developing a mental illness in adulthood, a new childhood domestic violence study has found. University of Queensland researchers found childhood experiences of domestic violence, characterised by intimidation, control, property damage or harm to pets, significantly increases the risk of mental disorders and health risk behaviours […]
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Heart rhythm specialists travel to Eldoret, Kenya to provide lifesaving treatments. On behalf of Arrhythmia Alliance, Dr. Mark Davies, Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist from Nottingham Hospital NHS Trust, will be performing the procedures, alongside Dr. Mohammad Jeilan, a cardiologist from Aga Khan University in Nairobi, representing Sponsor Heartbeat. The team will be sharing their experience […]
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Women who have had early breast cancer have a lower risk of developing a second cancer than previously thought A new study by researchers at Oxford Population Health has found that women who have been successfully treated for early invasive breast cancer have a lower risk of developing a second primary cancer than previously thought. […]
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