by News Feed Editor | Oct 5, 2026 | Health
Three scientists won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing optogenetics, a technique using light to control brain cells. The discovery may help treat neurological diseases and understand memory and behavior.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 5, 2026 | Health
A major global study analyzing data from over 6 million people across 118 countries found that women report experiencing more pain than men across all body sites measured, contributing to ongoing concerns about healthcare disparities.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 5, 2026 | Health
UK regulators approved the first human trial of a new Ebola vaccine developed by Oxford scientists, with volunteers set to receive initial doses within weeks amid an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 5, 2026 | Health
Guernsey’s Health Improvement Commission launched the Rethink Your Drink campaign, distributing scorecards to help residents track weekly alcohol consumption against medical guidelines.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 5, 2026 | Health
Jersey will conduct a survey of students from Year 4 to Year 12 in October, marking the first time it will ask about social media use and generative AI tools alongside traditional health and wellbeing questions.
by News Feed Editor | Oct 5, 2026 | Health
Generation X is the only age group where alcohol consumption has increased since the pandemic, with higher rates of heavy drinking than other demographics, according to a new study.