Childhood trauma linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life New research from the University of Aberdeen challenges the current view that trauma in childhood increases the risk of all health conditions. The study found instead that some conditions are more affected than others and women are more affected than men. A […]
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The Carbon Monoxide Research Trust (CORT) has awarded funding to Manchester Metropolitan University to support a new PhD studentship investigating the impact of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure on blood vessel formation and function during foetal development. Despite CO being a well-recognised environmental toxin, there remains a fundamental lack of understanding of its impact on vascular […]
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Starvation tops A&E growth list as emergency cases triple in England since 2018, while self-harm cases drop by up to 49% • Lack of food has become the biggest growth area in A&E admissions in England, with figures more than tripling since 2018. • Pollution-related illnesses land in second place, with a 191% increase, while […]
New Monoclonal Antibody Targets Deadly Sepsis Researchers Receive $800,000 for Clinical Trial From Virginia Catalyst Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the University of Michigan have developed a monoclonal antibody to stop sepsis, a deadly full-body infection. The antibody also has the potential to treat a broad array of other inflammatory […]
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New survey finds headlice affects parents more than they would admit This new school term, it’s not just uniform lists, afterschool club coordination and getting to grips with new homework apps that will leave parents scratching their heads, but headlice too. 41% of UK parents said their children have had headlice and almost a quarter […]
Saudi and UAE Collaboration Saves Life of 7-Year-Old Through Cross-Border Heart Transplant The operation relied on precise coordination from organ extraction to air transport and rapid surgery preparation in Riyadh. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully performed a life-saving heart transplant on a 7-year-old Saudi child using an organ […]
A new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers – a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Led by Professor Frédéric Meunier from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute, the team found a saturated fat called myristic acid is released by an enzyme, DDHD2, which […]
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A crucial link between the brain’s cleaning system and deterioration of neurons associated with Alzheimer’s disease has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers. Professor Elizabeth Coulson, from UQ’s School of Biomedical Sciences and Queensland Brain Institute, said the research has revealed a direct link between early brain degeneration and impaired waste clearance in the […]
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Getting curious about how your mind works isn’t just for people in therapy or during a crisis–it’s something that can benefit everyone. When you understand yourself better, it becomes easier to make decisions, manage stress, and feel more in control of your time and energy. Most people spend their lives reacting to what’s going on […]
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International Day of Play 2025: Why Play Is Vital for Every Child’s Development June 11, marks the United Nations’ International Day of Play – a global initiative to preserve, promote, and prioritise play as an essential human right, particularly for children. Play is more than a pastime — it’s a vital force in early development. […]