Summary: A new study sheds light on the puzzling role of cochlear signals, suggesting they can inform the brain about the health status of the ear. This research provides important insights for understanding the mechanisms of noise-induced hearing damage. DC signals, identified about 70 years ago, change polarity when the ear is exposed to noxious … Read more
Summary: Researchers found a correlation between physical activity in adults over sixty years and quality of life. The study involving nearly 1,500 participants revealed that reduced physical activity and increased sedentary behavior lead to decreased quality of life. This research underscores the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle into older adulthood. Regular moderate to vigorous … Read more
Summary: The researchers found a biomarker for major depressive disorder (MDD) in the folds of the brain’s outer covering, or gyri. The investigation, the first of its kind, linked MDD to the local gyrification index (LGI), a measure of cortical folding derived from brain scans. The study revealed that patients with MDD showed decreased cortical … Read more
Summary: The memory and processing of childhood abuse or neglect can have a significant impact on mental health in adulthood, more than the experience itself. This study revealed that early self-reported experiences of abuse correlated with a higher number of episodes of depression or anxiety later in life, even when compared with individuals with official … Read more
Summary: A study exploring the “creeping concept” shows that, with increased awareness of mental health in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the concepts of “anxiety” and “depression” are becoming more widespread. The study revealed that, contrary to expectations of less emotionally intense use, these terms have taken on more severe connotations over the past … Read more
By Marie-Louise Connolly BBC News NI health correspondent 5 July 2023, 06:19 WIB Updated 16 minutes ago image source, Getty’s image Northern Ireland’s health system cannot expect its staff to “step up again and again” to provide patient care and ensure their safety. That’s according to the head of the Northern Ireland Confederation for Health … Read more
By Michael Race & Katy Austin Business reporter and Transport correspondent, BBC News July 4, 2023 Updated 1 hour ago image source, Getty’s image The rail company plans to push ahead with mass closings of ticket offices across the UK. Industry bosses are expected to confirm public consultations on the phased closure of hundreds of … Read more
July 4, 2023 Updated 1 hour ago Caption, Protesters gathered outside the home of 67-year-old Grace Donaldson The Border housing association has been accused of “ripping the heart out” of the rural village. Eviction notices have been served to Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) tenants in Westruther to allow their homes to be torn down. Neighboring … Read more
By Jenny Rees BBC Wales health correspondent July 4, 2023 Updated 25 minutes ago Caption, The NHS is under increasing pressure as it marks 75 years since its founding The head of the NHS in Wales, Judith Paget, acknowledged the need for “rapid increases in staff numbers”, as well as fast-moving changes. He also doesn’t … Read more
By Sima Kotech British editor, BBC Newsnight 2 hours ago Caption, Ellie Varley, 25, said she believes everyone who works in Parliament has a story of sexual harassment A “predatory culture” still exists in the House of Commons, with inappropriate advances and sexual misconduct still prevalent, staff said. Six members of staff told BBC Newsnight … Read more
By Hazel Shearing Education journalist 3 hours ago image source, Getty’s image Many schools in England will likely be closed on Wednesday, as teachers leave again on paychecks. This is the sixth national strike by members of the UK’s National Education Union (NEU) since February – and another is planned for Friday. In addition to … Read more
By Lisa Summers Scottish Health Correspondent 3 hours ago Caption, BBC producer Claire McAllister with partner John after the birth of baby Christopher The BBC Scotland office in Edinburgh has been very grateful to the NHS in recent weeks. My colleague, political editor Glenn Campbell, recently disappeared in action – spending a week in the … Read more