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Online Safety Bill
A recent inquest found that social media material contributed to the suicide of Molly Russell in 2017. Her father says there should be no further delay to an Online Safety Bill.
Ellie Simmonds: Smashing prejudices
Ellie Simmonds is making a huge impact on the representation of different body types on mainstream TV.
The Edenfield Centre: A toxic culture of abuse
BBC Panorama has revealed shocking treatment of individuals at one of the UKs largest mental health hospitals.
Could we have a surge in flu and coronavirus cases this winter?
Australia and other parts of the southern hemisphere have seen the most 'rampant' flu season during their winter for years. Experts are warning the same could happen in the UK.
The link between gum disease and other health conditions
Gum disease is a common chronic health condition. Did you know it is linked to many serious diseases?
Alzheimer's drug lecanemab labelled as historic
At the end of September preliminary results of a phase 3 trial into the drug lecanemab were published, showing a slowing of pace in cognitive decline of individuals living with Alzheimer's.
German government sued over toxic air pollution
A group of German residents are suing their government over "dangerously" high air pollution levels.
The 'junk food ban', the cost of living crisis and politics!
Earlier this year, the government decided to delay the so-called 'junk food ban' until October 2023. This week the Labour Party Shadow Health Minister, Wes Streeting, cast doubt over whether the...
Did you know it is Organ Donation Week?
Organ donation is when you decide to give an organ to save or transform the life of someone else. You can donate some organs while you are alive, and this is called living organ donation. However,...
Using Artificial Intelligence in healthcare
How much do you know about Artificial Intelligence in healthcare? Could computers discover new medicines?
Too much of a small thing - microplastics in the human body
Microplastics have been found in human lungs and blood. But what damage are these tiny particles doing?
'Chrono-Nutrition' - how is our diet and metabolism influenced by the rhythms of our body's internal clock?
A controlled study in healthy people considered 'obese' on the BMI scale has shown that the timing of the largest meal of the day affects perceptions of appetite and hunger but not amount of...
Air pollution and lung cancer: New discoveries
New research by the Francis Crick Institute and UCL has revealed how air pollution can cause lung cancer in people that have never smoked.
Self-sterilising plastic could be the future of PPE and other hospital disposables
The BBC have reported on the development of a self-sterilising plastic, which demonstrates the ability to render viruses such as Influenza A and SARS COV-2 inactive.
Tool to spot breast cancer at home wins UK Dyson award
'Dotplot' a device for monitoring breast health at home, has won the James Dyson Design Award 2022.
Thomas and Friends introduces first autistic character, voiced by an autistic child
The National Autistic Society worked with Mattel, Inc. to create the first autistic character in Thomas and Friends, which importantly, is voiced by 9 year old Elliot who is autistic.
A non-invasive test to predict eczema risk in infants
Last week the BBC reported on a simple 'sticky tape test' that can be used to predict eczema risk in infants. 1 in 5 children in the UK have eczema, which can have a negative impact on daily life.
The London 2012 Paralympics Legacy: 10 years on
'We are in 2022, everybody should be equal... unfortunately, it's not.'
Faecal Transplants: what are they and how do they work?
Last week NICE recommended the use of faecal transplants for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection. But what are they and how do they work?
Students encouraged to get 3 important vaccinations before university term starts
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are urging new university students to ensure they are vaccinated before Fresher's Week.