Category: Health

The Scottish Government has announced a targeted investment to prevent hundreds of secondary strokes each year, aiming to reduce long-term disability and pressure on the healthcare system. The initiative focuses on improving post-stroke care and early intervention strategies for patients at high risk of recurrence. Secondary strokes—those occurring after an initial event—account for a significant […]

NHS England has announced the launch of AIR-SP, a pioneering cloud-based platform designed to revolutionize diagnostic screening through artificial intelligence. Backed by nearly £6 million in government funding, AIR-SP will enable simultaneous, nationwide trials of AI tools across NHS trusts, streamlining research and accelerating clinical adoption. Currently, 90% of AI tools in NHS screening remain […]

Further information Funded projects A Community-based diagnostiC for early airwayS disease (ACCESS) EPSRC investment: £1.21 million Professor Grant Ritchie of the University of Oxford is leading a project to develop a new, easier breathing test to help diagnose asthma and COPD earlier and more accurately. Especially in people from disadvantaged communities, who often face barriers […]

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced the expansion of the ‘Early Talk Boost’ programme, a targeted intervention designed to address language delays among young children. The initiative will grow this month with the recruitment of up to 50 additional tutors, extending its reach to more early learning and care settings nationwide. […]

Protein is everywhere nowadays. From yogurt to breakfast cereal, bread to pasta or even chocolate bars, the obsession with making sure we get enough protein has seemingly taken over our diets. This push for protein has even started to trickle down to children, with parents now worrying their kids aren’t getting enough of it. While […]

Leading scientists and medical experts have strongly rejected President Donald Trump’s recent assertion that paracetamol (acetaminophen), commonly known as Tylenol, taken during pregnancy may be linked to autism in children. The claim, made without supporting evidence, has sparked concern among healthcare professionals and researchers worldwide. “There is no credible scientific basis for this claim,” said […]

A major new analysis is drawing fresh attention to the possible links between gestational diabetes and long-term brain health in both mothers and their children. The review, which combined data from 48 studies conducted over nearly 50 years, suggests that diabetes during pregnancy may have effects that extend well beyond childbirth, influencing memory, learning and […]

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced funding for a landmark investment to revolutionise how scientific evidence and research is synthesised and delivered to policymakers in the UK and worldwide. Mobilising evidence through artificial intelligence (AI) and user-informed synthesis (METIUS) is a new infrastructure. It aims to harness cutting-edge AI to dramatically improve the speed, […]

A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood – and no, it’s not Viagra. It’s propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that’s now making its way into dressing rooms, award ceremonies and even first dates. At red carpet events this year, actors Kristen Bell, Rachel Sennott and Natasha Rothwell all […]

DUBLIN — Marking World Alzheimer’s Day on Sunday, Minister for Older People Kieran O’Donnell underscored the importance of dementia inclusion and community support as part of Ireland’s broader commitment to brain health and ageing with dignity. This year’s theme, “Ask About Dementia, Ask About Alzheimer’s,” encourages public engagement, education, and empathy for those affected by […]