New research funding to tackle gambling and addiction
Gambling has been included in the new Addictions Policy Research Unit, following recommendations made by experts at the University of…
David Nott Foundation: Becoming the calm in any storm
Dr Esayas Mustefa is the only general surgeon within a 130km radius in Ethiopia. When we trained him during one…
Petition to improve care and safety of frail elderly inpatients
SFEI (Safeguarding Frail Elderly Inpatients), a leading advocate for the well-being of frail elderly patients, has announced the launch of…
Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75
Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75 years of age: A global study co-led by researchers…
Plasma biomarkers identifying of mental health risk in adolescents
Researchers identify plasma biomarkers of mental health risk in adolescents: Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have identified plasma…
New report on restraint and restrictive practices in Australia
Use of forced restraint and restrictive practices against people with disability violates international human rights: Australian governments must end the…
Baby food allergies linked to asthma
Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to…
Dementia risk differs between sex and gender identity, study suggests
Dementia risk differs between sex and gender identity, study suggests: Transgender and non-binary adults may be at higher risk of…
Baby summer sunshine safety
Baby summer sunshine safety: Every summer there are well-publicised campaigns about the dangers of allowing babies and children to overheat…
New atherosclerosis progression research
New atherosclerosis progression research: Heart attacks and strokes arising from atherosclerosis, which is driven by the accumulation of lipids in…