Women with promotions feel more overwhelmed and stressed at work
Women with promotions are more frustrated at work – as promotions are at a greater emotional benefit for men than women.
UK fails to protect babies from sodium valproate side effects
Sodium valproate side effects are severe in pregnancy - but recent data reveals that the epilepsy drug is still prescribed, despite past evidence of birth defects.
Could nanotechnology be the future of endometriosis treatment?
Magnetic nanotechnology is showing promise in locating and removing painful lesions, becoming a potential endometriosis treatment.
Noncommunicable diseases strategy to save 50 million people by 2030
The World Health Organisation, in liaison with Ghana and Norway, announced a noncommunicable diseases strategy that aims to save 50 million people by 2030.
UK herd immunity: Is the lack of COVID regulation working?
Having lifted most of its COVID regulations – spikes in infections show that UK herd immunity through vaccination programmes is not efficient in the long run.
A fascinating look at optimal leisure lifestyle
Robert Stebbins, Professor Emeritus at University of Calgary in Alberta, takes a fascinating look at what we need to know about optimal leisure lifestyle
Making numbers count to transform government performance
Andy Lethbridge, at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, takes a look at how data can and should be used to transform government performance.
Germany risks €220 billion with full ban on Russian gas supplies
The Joint Economic Forecast finds that €220 billion of German economic output would be at risk over 2022 and 2023, if the country cuts ties with Russian gas supplies.
UK graduates to be hit with 12% student loan interest rate
According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, graduates and students will be expected to pay up to 12% interest on their loans as of autumn 2022
Could vegan diets for dogs be healthier than meat-based diets?
Nutritionally complete vegan diets for dogs were more beneficial for dog’s health than conventional meat diets – but not as healthy as raw meat diets.
Public health interventions necessary to fight childhood obesity
Katharine Jenner, Director of Action on Sugar and Action on Salt, explains how childhood obesity remains a key issue and how junk food prices contribute.
5 ways to boost ROI from hybrid working in healthcare
Keith Ali, MD at Creative ITC, explains how healthcare organisations can unlock the full benefits of remote and hybrid working in healthcare.
42% of adults with ADHD have “excellent” mental health
Adults with ADHD are shown to flourish when they are married, physically active, and free from chronic pain and other mental health issues.
How long does COVID pneumonia last?
Scientists describe COVID pneumonia as "multiple wildfires spreading across a forest" - but how different is the condition from regular pneumonia?
Creating sustainable sand: A solution to mineral waste?
Researchers have found that a step-change in mineral processing may drastically reduce mineral waste, while creating a source of sustainable sand.
Changes to river systems sparks species evolution in the Amazon
Changing dynamics of small river systems in the Amazon allows for the evolution of new species – but can also threaten existing species like birds.
Could nanoparticle deception be a future COVID treatment?
Potential new COVID-19 treatment may see decoy nanoparticles trick the life-threatening virus and render them inactive
Can people alleviate depression with psilocybin microdosing?
Psychedelic use has been found to have positive effects on mental disorders – now, psilocybin microdosing shows hope for relieving depression.
Research team granted $840,000 to replicate ‘buzz pollination’
With farmers using electric toothbrushes to pollinate tomatoes, scientists are using micro-robotic tech to figure out how 'buzz pollination' can be replicated.
Scientists say low risk of myopericarditis after COVID vaccination
A study finds that the risk of myopericarditis after COVID vaccination is low, or equivalent to the risks posed by vaccines against other diseases.