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Clinicians Call for Cuts to Classroom Screen Time Amid Rise in Short-Sightedness

Clinicians warn classroom screen use in English schools is linked to rising short-sightedness and urge limits and more outdoor activity.

Recognising childhood cancer: common signs parents should notice

Cancer is the leading disease-related killer in under-15s in the UK. Learn which persistent symptoms warrant medical evaluation.
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Review Maps Policy Shifts Needed for Autism, ADHD and Mental Health Services

A review outlines implications for health, welfare, education and employment policies affecting autism, ADHD and mental health support.

Why More Women Say They Are Angry — And What It Means

Surveys indicate rising reported anger among women. Experts discuss causes, measurement challenges and consequences for health and workplaces.

WHO Says No to Obesity Drugs for Under-10s, Urges Lifestyle Care

WHO guidance advises against weight-loss medicines for children under 10 and promotes healthy eating and physical activity as primary care.

Why ‘hang‑xiety’ Happens: The Biology and Behaviour Behind Post-Drink Worry

Experts explain how alcohol, sleep disruption and physiological changes can trigger anxiety the morning after drinking.

Nobel Honors Three Scientists for Unveiling Brain Mechanisms

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel receive Nobel Prize for revealing the inner workings of the brain.

Coroner warns of continuing safety risk at east London mental health unit after fatal attack

A coroner has warned of a continuing risk of deaths at an east London mental health unit following a fatal attack on a patient.