Nutrition Artificial sweeteners linked to a higher risk of depression - study Eating ultra-processed foods, especially those with artificial sweeteners, may increase the risk of depression, a new study has revealed. 21/09/2023
Health news A new navigation system in UK ambulances could improve response time A new navigation system will allow ambulances to have access to the “latest data available” to save crucial time. 21/09/2023
Health news Four in five people with hypertension aren’t adequately treated - WHO Just one in five people with hypertension have controlled it, the World Health Organization said. 20/09/2023
Tech News Ig Nobel Prize: What are the quirkiest scientific discoveries of 2023? The 33rd Ig Nobel Prize awarded the most bizarre scientific achievements of this year, from dead spider robots to licking rocks. 18/09/2023
Health news Vaping may stop immune cells from working normally, study says A new study has indicated that e-cigarettes, with or without nicotine, may have a paralysing effect on the body’s immune cells. 15/09/2023
wellbeing Your smartwatch could be a health hazard. Here’s why Could your wristwatch be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria? A study found that 95% of the time, the answer is yes. 15/09/2023
Health news New lung cancer vaccine could reduce the risk of dying by 41% - study A French biotechnology company said that its cancer vaccine was effective in decreasing the risk of death for people with some lung cancers by 41%. 13/09/2023
Health news Is a new postpartum depression pill in the US leaving Europe behind? The US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) just approved an oral treatment for postnatal depression. What about in Europe? 10/09/2023
Health news What is 'scrambler therapy' and how could it help millions in pain? "Scrambler therapy," a non-invasive treatment that uses electrodes, has been found to be effective among 80 to 90 per cent of chronic pain patients. 26/08/2023
Health news ‘No evidence’ linking Facebook use to psychological harm, says study In a study conducted across 72 countries, Oxford scientists found no evidence linking Facebook adoption and negative well-being. 09/08/2023
Tech News Why are technology companies still struggling to address AI bias? Artificial intelligence (AI) tools - from algorithms to generative software - have in-built biases. So, why hasn’t the problem been fixed? 08/08/2023
Health news H1N1 strain passed from humans to pigs nearly 400 times - study Transmission of a strain of H1N1 from humans to pigs has occurred frequently, researchers said. 28/07/2023
Tech News Deepfake videos prompt false memories of films, study shows Deepfake clips remaking movie scenes prompted people to falsely remember the films - but no more so than a fake text description did. 21/07/2023
Tech News French candidates can’t use Twitter Blue amid elections - authorities French political candidates will not be allowed to have a blue tick on Twitter six months ahead of an election, campaign financing authorities said. 20/07/2023
Work French parliamentary inquiry highlights risk for Uber drivers A recent French parliamentary committee report highlighted workers’ vulnerability at Uber as the EU debates regulations to strengthen digital platform workers’ rights. 19/07/2023
Health news Study finds mindfulness could help to prevent depression and anxiety In-person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six months, a study shows. 13/07/2023
Health news Sunproof your skin: Dermatologist’s tips for safeguarding against sun Summer is here and it's tempting to go outside and enjoy the sun - but it’s important to take care. Here’s how. 11/07/2023
Tech News France has passed a law that could earn influencers 2 years in prison The wording of the new law was approved by French lawmakers across the political spectrum and could mean jail time or stiff fines. 05/06/2023
Health news Scientists have found a way to get brain cancer cells to self-destruct Aggressive glioblastoma tumours could be in trouble: a breakthrough discovery successfully wiped out cancer cells in mice. 03/06/2023
Health news Nitrosamines: What are these toxic chemicals in our foods and drugs? Europe is investigating the risks posed by nitrosamines - chemicals found in food products and medicines that have been linked to cancer. 02/06/2023