‘I’d love a normal life, but being a 17-year-old carer means sacrifices’
Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up – one teenager explains what life is like.
Month: August 2026
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
Hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes could get access to a new weekly insulin jab to replace daily injections.
Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn
A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking
Preteen smartphone use linked to depression, obesity, lack of sleep
A new study finds preteens who own smartphones and use them regularly, are at greater risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep.
RFK Jr. names CDC vaccine adviser to senior HHS role
Former Harvard Medical School professor, Dr. Martin Kulldorff, has been appointed to a senior role at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Google’s Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That?
The phone’s artificial intelligence can order groceries, book tables and take photos on a user’s behalf. But is it something people really want?
Some Stand-Up Comics Are Pivoting Away From Video on Social Media
Comedians used to post footage of their performances to build a following. Now, some are finding that comic strip-style panels with captions pack a bigger
Trump threatens ‘tremendous economic consequences’ on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
Trial of mum accused of killing her three children puts postpartum psychosis on the map
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.
Why is Ukraine’s ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?
Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.
Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation
The five-year-old Palestinian girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.
Book Review: The Ultimate AI Guide for Linux Engineers
Even Linus Torvalds is fine with AI being used in Linux kernel development these days, and it’s everywhere else in the Linux and tech world
Murena Just Made The Fairphone (Gen. 6) Better!
We are used to seeing Murena roll out new devices every now and then. Their whole sales pitch revolves around a de-Googled, privacy-focused Android experience.
Special journal issue highlights precision prevention in cancer epidemiology
Cancer epidemiology is not merely about counting cases; it is a dynamic field that informs screening policies, resource allocation, and clinical trial design.