UNBELIEVABLE: 28 - The Untold Story

Online misinformation putting women off contraceptive pill, study finds

Researchers say social media myths drive ‘nocebo effect’ of side-effects that are real but psychological in origin

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2025

More people are avoiding retirement in a bid to live longer and avoid loneliness

The state pension age is currently 66, but is set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028, and then to 68 between 2044 and 2046

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

People with insomnia more likely to develop dementia later in life, study finds

People who reported getting less sleep than usual were more likely to have lower cognitive test scores

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Doctors trial £100 blood test that could transform how NHS detects Alzheimer’s

More than 1,000 patients to take part in trial to see if the approach leads to faster and more reliable diagnoses

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025

A simple blood test could make early Alzheimer’s detection faster and cheaper, researchers say

Millions of Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. The number of cases is expected to nearly double in the next 25 years

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

‘Mass psychogenic illness’ plausible cause of toxic substance alert at Heathrow, says scientist

Part of airport was evacuated and 21 people fell ill but police found no sign of any hazardous material

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025

School absence a big factor in child mental illness in England, data shows

Loughborough University and ONS study of 1 million school-age children reveals risks increase with longer absence

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025

Don't let SAD spoil your sleep this season change — how I'm combatting the symptoms

The symptoms of SAD are likely to impact your sleep this fall, experts say — here's how I'm combatting it

Tom’s Guide · Sep 9, 2025

Do you wake up to loud, sudden noises? Exploding head syndrome could be to blame — here's how to stop it

Two doctors reveal the most common symptoms of exploding head syndrome, what causes it and how to stop it from happening again

Tom’s Guide · Sep 6, 2025

This bathroom habit raises haemorrhoid risk by 50 per cent

Researchers are urging smartphone users to rethink their toilet habits

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025