The proportion of adults who use e-cigarettes in Britain is at its highest level since 2017, according to new figures. The percentage of smokers who are using vapes as well as smoking cigarettes has also nearly doubled in the past three years, while ex-smokers who turn to e-cigarettes to quitContinue Reading
Tiny folding implants that expand in the brain after being inserted could make epilepsy operations safer and improve diagnosis for hundreds of patients undergoing surgery every year, scientists believe. A research team led by the University of Oxford said its electrodes, inspired by the Japanese art of origami, can fitContinue Reading
Hundreds of doctors and nurses have been left free to practise unchecked despite being accused of serious sexual assault and rape in the last six years, The Independent can reveal. Between 2018 and 2024, some 248 doctors faced allegations of rape, sexual assault or attempted rape without their licences beingContinue Reading
New British sign language terms will cover marine creatures like this jellyfish. JDScuba/Shutterstock For deaf people including schoolchildren, teachers and scientists, talking about marine species like the shortfin mako shark, loggerhead turtle and tiny phytoplankton usually means spelling out each term letter by letter. The lack of specific British SignContinue Reading
Paying attention to sound intensity and dosage are key in protecting your ears at a festival. Right Perspective Images/ Shutterstock It’s that time of year again. The wellies are being dusted off, the tents aired and bags packed in anticipation of the many music festivals that will be happening thisContinue Reading
A third person has died and 43 others have been infected after being exposed to listeria linked to the outbreak stemming from deli meats, according to the CDC. The outbreak is widespread. The most recent death occurred in Virginia, while one occurred in Illinois and another in New Jersey. TheContinue Reading
A further baby has died from whooping cough, bringing the death toll to ten in just seven months. Officials at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have urged pregnant women to get vaccinated after cases of whooping cough hit 10,493 in June. Between December and June, ten babies under threeContinue Reading
This isn't the first study to show certain types of cancer (such as breast cancer) are on the rise in younger generations. Gorodenkoff/ Shutterstock A worrying new study by the American Cancer Society has revealed that generation X and millennials are at more risk of developing many types of cancerContinue Reading
Exposure to certain videos on TikTok could put women at a higher risk of developing eating disorders, a study has suggested. Researchers warned there must be “effective controls” put in place on the platform to stop what they describe as “pro-anorexia” content circulating, or risk users experiencing “detrimental consequences”. For theContinue Reading
Healthcare leaders are increasing security in hospitals, closing GP practices early and offering to pay for workers’ taxis amid fears over more riots, The Independent has been told. The NHS is preparing to protect staff ahead of possible further violence and disruption on Wednesday evening following days of unrest acrossContinue Reading
