Category: Health

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced the launch of a new digital hub in Leeds, reinforcing its long-term commitment to driving innovation and expanding its presence across the UK. Leeds was chosen for its growing reputation as a digital health leader, supported by a strong academic ecosystem and a thriving technology […]

The warning comes amidst increased violence and a worsening food security condition which has 11 out of 13 counties in the state facing emergency levels of hunger and 32,000 of these inhabitants facing catastrophic level hunger conditions, almost three times previous estimates. “We are seeing the devastating impact conflict has on food security in South […]

The University of Oxford’s vaccine candidate against the deadly Nipah virus has received PRIME (PRIority MEdicines) designation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA)—a significant regulatory milestone that makes Oxford the first UK academic institution to secure this status. Launched in 2016, the EMA’s PRIME scheme supports the development of medicines that target conditions with high […]

Europe is warming faster than any other WHO region, and the impact on people’s health is growing more severe. From rising death rates to increasing climate-related anxiety, nearly every health indicator linked to climate has worsened in recent years.  In response, WHO/Europe on Wednesday launched a new initiative – the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health (PECCH) […]

From: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Ireland 461 Additional Student Places to be Introduced Across Nine Priority Disciplines The Government has approved a significant expansion of training places for Health and Social Care Professions (HSCPs), with up to 320 new places to be made available in 2025 and a further […]

Australian researchers are pioneering a groundbreaking blood test that could dramatically simplify the diagnosis of coeliac disease by eliminating the need for patients to consume gluten prior to testing — a major hurdle in current diagnostic protocols. The new approach works by analyzing a patient’s blood sample after it has been exposed to gluten in […]

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) unveiled its flagship State of World Population report on Tuesday, warning that a rising number of people are being denied the freedom to start families due to skyrocketing living costs, persistent gender inequality, and deepening uncertainty about the future. Titled The real fertility crisis: The pursuit of reproductive agency in […]

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among children, teens, and young adults—and it’s becoming an increasingly urgent public health concern. In response to this growing crisis, researchers reviewed dozens of studies to better understand which treatments help reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young people. The review looked at both the effectiveness […]

It warned that without immediate support, women and girls will continue to pay the price of this crisis with their lives, as hundreds of thousands are being left without access to emergency obstetric care or support after rape.  Often suffering complications from constant distress, malnutrition, and physical exhaustion, more and more displaced pregnant women are […]

Managing intense emotions and relationships can be difficult for anyone. But for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), these challenges are persistent and overwhelming—often leading to significant distress, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Researchers are now working to identify early warning signs in childhood to allow for earlier and more effective interventions. “BPD has traditionally been […]