England and Wales has some of the worst life expectancy improvements across 23 “high-income” countries, a new study has revealed. A team of researchers compared life expectancy and mortality rates
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Scientists say they have developed the first simple saliva test to detect if a person has recently taken the psychoactive drug Spice. The test, which takes about five minutes, can
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There is inadequate evidence that cannabinoids relieve depression, anxiety disorders or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, scientists have said. The meta-analysis also looked at the impact of medicinal cannabinoids on Tourette’s syndrome,
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Suicidal children are at risk of being overlooked by global government policy, according to new research. The review led by the University of Stirling looked at 35 policy documents that
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Social workers require good digital skills and capabilities to support their complex role. A wide range of stakeholders – from practitioners and people who use services, to tech developers and
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People with a strong genetic predisposition to autism are more likely to report self-harm and suicidal thoughts even if they have not been formally diagnosed, research suggests. Scientists from the
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The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (Social Care Council) and the Ulster University will tour NI with Experience ‘IT’ – a social care tech tour promoting technology as an enabler
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Racial harassment is taking place at an “alarmingly high rate” across British universities, an inquiry has found. At least 24% of ethnic minority students have experienced racial harassment on campus,
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Women are less likely to progress at work following the birth of a child compared to men, according to a study. Researchers at the universities of Bristol and Essex followed
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Universities still need to do more to tackle harassment and hate crime on campus, a report has found. Institutions have given priority to dealing with sexual misconduct and gender-based violence,
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