TikTok sued for ‘wreaking havoc’ on teen mental health
More than a dozen states in the US have sued TikTok, accusing the social media platform of helping to drive a mental health crisis among teenagers. Read more
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One million brain scans used to assess dementia risk
Scientists are hoping that access to more than 1.6 million brain scans collected from patients across Scotland could help predict a person’s risk of dementia. Read more
One in six vapes confiscated at English schools spiked with ‘zombie drug’
Warning of risk of serious harm as synthetic drug spice found in vapes in 28 of 38 schools tested Read more
Is cold water swimming good for you?
Cold water swimming has been linked to a range of health benefits. From improving brain fog, energy levels and chronic pain. Read more
Medical associations mum on how doctors are being trained on physician-assisted suicide
Physician-prescribed suicide, referred to by proponents as “medical aid in dying,” is legal in ten states and the District of Columbia, but major medical associations are not providing answers about how doctors are trained in the practice. Read more
Wider use of physician associates will increase inequality, say UK doctors
Regulator warned of risk to patient safety posed by plan to recruit 10,000 healthcare workers to assist doctors Read more
World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy’s skull
A boy with severe epilepsy has become the first patient in the world to trial a new device fitted in their skull to control seizures. Read more
Alarming lack of access to green space fuelling UK child obesity crisis, doctors warn
Medics say children with poor access to outdoor play at school at higher risk of developing lifelong health problems Read more
Why am I dreaming I have an exam I didn’t study for?
This time next year, Oluwatosin, 17, will be taking his A-levels at Leeds Sixth Form College. Read more
Clinical trial for AI depression tool
Volunteers are required for a clinical trial where people with depression will be treated by an AI algorithm. Read more
