Category: Health

Thirty-one new technology awards will equip scientists with the infrastructure they need to answer some of the most pressing challenges in biology and beyond. These include imaging tools that reveal how cells behave in real time, to a mobile platform that tracks carbon movement on farms. The awards are funded by the Biotechnology and Biological […]

9 September 2025, Cairo, Egypt – Each year, on 10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) – organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and co-sponsored by WHO – focuses global attention on suicide prevention, uniting communities, organizations and governments with the shared belief that suicidal behaviour is a major public health problem, […]

You brush twice daily, floss religiously and see your dentist every six months. But what if these acts of oral hygiene are quietly contributing to one of the planet’s most pressing environmental crises? A growing body of research reveals that our pursuit of clean, healthy teeth comes with an unexpected cost: we’re washing billions of […]

Pornographic addiction—often referred to as Problematic Pornography Use (PPU)—is a growing behavioral health concern affecting millions globally. Though not formally recognized as a medical disorder in the DSM-5, mounting evidence links compulsive porn consumption to patterns similar to substance addiction, including cravings, withdrawal-like symptoms, and impaired daily functioning. 📊 Global Scope and Prevalence Recent international […]

Researchers from the POLARIS group and The University of Sheffield’s Insigneo Institute have combined their pioneering magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lung-scanning technology with new MRI and artificial intelligence (AI) technology developed by GE HealthCare. The project is supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Medical Research Council through the EPSRC Prosperity […]

A food truck in southern Italy recently became the centre of a deadly health scare. A food-borne outbreak linked to preserved vegetables killed two people and sent more than a dozen to hospital. At the same time, the UK’s Food Standards Agency warned shoppers to avoid jars of broccoli from a specific batch code, fearing […]

Minister for Mental Health and Government Chief Whip, Mary Butler TD, has welcomed a key commitment from the Health Service Executive (HSE) to offer permanent contracts to all 2025 graduate mental health nurses. The announcement, confirmed by HSE CEO Bernard Gloster, ensures that employment offers will be issued by 19 September 2025. Minister Butler described […]

At his home in Jalalabad, roughly 50 kilometres away from the epicentre, Dr. Sahak and his wife stormed out of their bedroom to find their eight children already in the hallway. “I immediately thought about Herat,” the Afghan physician in his late forties told me, referring to the earthquakes that devastated the country’s western province […]

Why would a suicidal teenager choose to live? It’s not the kind of question most of us ever want to ask. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds worldwide. Much of the research and media coverage still focuses on why teens might want to die. Far less often do we […]

Have you ever visited your GP for something specific – perhaps a sprained ankle or a routine check-up – only to find yourself receiving unsolicited advice about your weight, drinking habits or smoking? Sometimes this guidance feels supportive and timely. Other times it can feel intrusive, judgmental or irrelevant to why you’re there. These increasingly […]