WHO says COVID emergency is over. So what does that mean?

A girl reacts as she receives a shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Children above the age of 12 are now receiving…

Study reveals insights into post-vaccine heart inflammation cases

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When new COVID-19 vaccines were first administered two years ago, public health officials found an increase in cases of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle,…

Interactive Art Exhibitions Can Improve Mood and Reduce Anxiety

Summary: Viewing interactive art online can improve our mood and reduce anxiety. People reported significant improvements in mood and anxiety after just a few minutes of viewing an interactive Monet…

A new diagnostic approach for breast cancer

Credit: Cordis Breast cancer diagnosis is an area that is constantly evolving, with new innovations emerging to improve patient outcomes. The SOLUS project is one such innovative initiative working to…

Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – a clinical psychologist explains how these science-backed practices can improve mental health

Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing,…

Obesity in children is rising dramatically, and it comes with major – and sometimes lifelong – health consequences

In the past two decades, children have become more obese and have developed obesity at a younger age. A 2020 report found that 14.7 million children and adolescents in the…

Study identifies messages about vaccinating children against COVID-19 that resonate best with vaccine-hesitant parents

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago found that parents with children who were not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 were most…

Link Between Poor Verbal Memory and Hospitalization in Depression and Bipolar Disorder Patients

Summary: Poor verbal memory may increase the risk of psychiatric hospitalization for patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder or depression. The severity of the illness was previously thought to have an…

Archaeology project is documenting Yorkshire’s lost medieval village |

A community led excavation is documenting a recently discovered medieval village at High Hunsley in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The excavation is being led by Ethos Heritage in…

Obesity as a risk factor for colorectal cancer underestimated so far, says study

Weight Change Among Cases and Controls Within 12 Years Before Diagnosis/Interview Lower and upper hinges correspond to 25th and 75th quantile of weight changes, respectively; lower and upper whiskers correspond…