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.
A-level results: Deaf students 'proud' after Covid mask struggles
BBC Newsbeat have reported on the challenges of being Deaf when your lessons are on Zoom or your teacher is wearing a mask.
"The scariest day of my life" Charlie Wyke suffered a cardiac arrest during football training last year
In this Tweet from Sky Sports , we hear the incredible story of Charlie Wyke, Wigan Athletic football player.
"Help me, don't fix me" Wearable technology for autistic adults
Earlier this year, research was published that explored the views of the autistic community on the benefits and challenges of wearable technology to assist emotional regulation.
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What is the optimal amount of sleep for adults?
Earlier this year, research published by a number of cognitive neuroscientists pinned down the optimal amount of sleep for adults to 7 hours.
First Barbie doll with hearing aids is 'really important'
Rose Ayling-Ellis worked with Barbie to create their first doll with a hearing aid.
Bradford on Duty: Tackling health inequality and social issues
Bradford on Duty is a TV series that follows Bradford’s district nurses, police officers, council workers, volunteers and community leaders, dealing with health and social care issues in one of the...
What is population health?
Population health refers to the health status and health outcomes within a group of people. Moreover, a 'population health' approach, is one that looks at all the factors that are determining the...
Earlier this week the BBC reported on government-funded social prescribing pilots in a number of cities, aimed at improving health and reducing the burden on the NHS.
Do optimists live longer?
A recent study concluded that higher optimism in women was associated with longer lifespan and a greater likelihood of achieving exceptional longevity overall and across racial and ethnic groups.
How eye health can indicate blood pressure issues
The eyes are one of the first parts of the body that indicate that someone has high blood pressure, often known as 'the silent killer'.
NHS Blood and Transplant in collaboration with Anthony Nolan, have produced an excellent set of resources for PSHE lessons about blood, organ and stem cell donation.
New research shows that newborn infants prefer speech sounds over other types of non-language sounds, suggesting they can discern the difference between the two.
How did furlough affect mental health?
A recent study reports that people who were furloughed were 14% more likely to report low life satisfaction compared with those who remained employed, while people who lost their jobs altogether...
Many blind and partially sighted people are being hit harder by increases in the cost of living than the wider population. In a recent twitter thread, the RNIB explained why.
A systematic umbrella review, reported in the journal Nature, has challenged the long-held idea that low or inactive levels of serotonin are responsible for depression.
Barriers to accessing care when concerned about cancer
Cancer Research UK have reported on a piece of research that suggests complex barriers to accessing care exist when individuals experience a cancer red flag.
US doctors say many polio cases are undiagnosed
Warnings have been issued that developed countries need to boost Polio vaccination rates.
Patients with obesity being stigmatised by professionals
The Guardian are reporting on a systematic review by researchers at UCL in London that indicates that patients with obesity are being stigmatised.