Health news Obese children diagnosed with cancer may face higher risk of death In two cancerous conditions, obesity was strongly linked to poorer outcomes such as relapse or death. 17/01/2025
Health news Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for depression The research was the largest and most diverse study into depression. 16/01/2025
Health news AI could be used to improve chances of pregnancy through IVF Researchers looked at how artificial intelligence could be used to improve the outcome of an IVF procedure. 15/01/2025
Tech News UK government to criminalise sexually explicit deepfakes “We are putting offenders on notice – they will face the full force of the law,” the victims minister said. 08/01/2025
Health news Smoking one cigarette can reduce lifespan by 20 minutes, study finds A single cigarette can shorten your lifespan and impact your health, new research shows. 08/01/2025
Health news Number of people with autism worldwide almost double previous estimate One in 127 people, representing 61.8 million people globally, is on the autism spectrum, according to a new study. 24/12/2024
Health news Antibiotic-resistant cholera posing new threat on cyclone-hit Mayotte Hospitals are overwhelmed with patients suffering not only from cyclone-related injuries but also from dehydration, and malnutrition. Now authorities are concerned about disease. 23/12/2024
wellbeing Why standing desks may not be the healthier option for sedentary jobs Experts weigh in on whether a standing desk is actually helpful in counteracting a sedentary lifestyle or not. 21/12/2024
Health news Survey finds half of people in the UK self-diagnose conditions online Minor ailments and mental health conditions were among the most diagnosed, according to the survey. 20/12/2024
Health news Journal retracts COVID study in favour of using hydroxychloroquine A scientific study on the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 has been retracted. 19/12/2024
Health news Divide between longer life and years of good health ‘getting wider’ There’s a growing gap between our healthspan and our lifespan, a new international study showed. 19/12/2024
Tech News Europe risks becoming 'digital colony' as it falls behind AI rivals A report underlined the "hegemonic power" of the US when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and the risks that poses for Europe. 10/12/2024
Nutrition Ultra-processed foods linked to more fat in muscles More fat stored in the thigh muscles may increase the risk of osteoarthritis in knees, researchers said. 09/12/2024
Tech News European authorities dismantle criminal messaging service Matrix European authorities took down another sophisticated encrypted messaging app that was a hub for criminals, Europol said. 04/12/2024
Health news Depressed women may be more likely to suffer from period pain Researchers used genetic analysis and found that depression could be a causal factor for period pain. 02/12/2024
Health news Which European country ranks best for smoke-free homes? A new survey estimated the percentage of smoke-free homes in Europe. 28/11/2024
Health news Nearly 2 in 5 European workers are at risk of poor mental health Gender, age, and socio-economic status were contributing factors to poor mental health scores, a new survey found. 27/11/2024
Tech News Bluesky to quadruple its moderation team due to surge in new users The decentralised social media said that the "huge influx of users" has led to "a predictable uptick in harmful content posted to the network". 26/11/2024
Health news Study links endometriosis to slightly higher chance of early death Endometriosis and fibroids were both linked to an increased risk of early death from gynaecological cancers. 22/11/2024
Health news Study cautions radiologists not to over-rely on AI tools for diagnosis Researchers also found that physicians were more likely to trust an AI explanation if it pinpointed a specific area on an X-ray. 21/11/2024