Category: Health

Geneva, 13 October 2025 — A new World Health Organization (WHO) Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report has revealed alarming levels of resistance in common bacterial infections, underscoring the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to global health systems. Key Findings Global Impact The WHO warned that antimicrobial resistance is already responsible for 1.27 million deaths […]

When designed with lived experience at its heart, AI tools like conversational screen readers, adaptive dashboards, and real-time captioning don’t just remove barriers; they expand possibility. They transform access into agency and the freedom to learn, lead and contribute fully. Avoiding a ‘shinier version of the same old bias’ Surashree Rahane was born with several […]

There’s a long-held belief in diabetes prevention that weight loss is the main way to lower disease risk. Our new study challenges this. For decades, people diagnosed with prediabetes – a condition affecting up to one in three adults depending on age – have been told the same thing by their doctors: eat healthily and […]

What if the problem with social media isn’t just how much we use it, but when? A new study suggests that scrolling and posting through the small hours may be a red flag for mental wellbeing – and the effects could be as significant as binge drinking. For the study, published in Scientific Reports, my […]

Imagine if your smartwatch didn’t just tell you how many steps you’ve walked or calories you’ve burned, but how many heartbeats you’ve “spent” each day. According to a recent study, that number might one day become another marker of health – a “heartbeat budget” that could, in theory, tell you if you’re overspending your most […]

They also have the potential to shift how families and communities perceive cycling, making it a more practical and inclusive everyday option. The research shows that e-cargo bikes can do many of the jobs we rely on cars for, while also bringing the social benefits of cycling. The research is also helping to normalise cycling […]

A major shift is unfolding in the field of skin cancer prevention, ignited by new research showing that an everyday vitamin supplement may prevent many cases of the world’s most frequently diagnosed cancer. The supplement in question is nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3. Whereas previous studies hinted at a potential benefit, the latest research […]

To promote greater digital inclusion and enhance connectivity using emerging technologies, UKRI’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and Innovate UK launched the UK-India Connectivity and Innovation Centre (CIC). The launch is a collaboration with the UK government’s Department of Science, Innovation and Technology and India’s Department of Technology (DoT). India and the UK have […]

I recently heard Professor Luigi Ferrucci, an expert on ageing, speak at my local university’s medical school. One line really stuck with me: “The next great step in ageing science will be understanding how lifestyle factors slow down ageing.” That, to me, is the ultimate goal. If we can slow the ageing process, we could […]

Dublin, 10 October 2025 — Minister of State for Mental Health Mary Butler TD has announced a new €4 million investment package to expand early intervention, digital mental health, and community-based talking therapies, coinciding with World Mental Health Day 2025. Key Measures Announced The funding, secured under Budget 2026, will deliver: Broader Budget Commitments The […]