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Teens who up screen time raise mental health risks

15 January, 20242024

Teenagers whose screen time increases as they go through adolescence raise the risk of mental…

Cycling to work linked with better mental health

15 January, 20242024

People who cycle to work are less likely to be prescribed drugs to treat anxiety or depression than…

Treatment boost needed to shift NHS Covid backlog

10 January, 20242024

The NHS must treat at least 10 per cent more non-emergency hospital cases a month if it is to…

Global study to spur new liver cirrhosis medicines

09 January, 20242024

A new £30 million study is aiming to speed up the development of new treatments for advanced liver…

University community recognised in New Year Honours

05 January, 20242024

Three members of the University community have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List…