Future of Coal Series

As coal mining declines, community mental health problems linger

Aug 02, 2016 05:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

The U.S. coal industry is in rapid decline, a shift marked not only by the bankruptcy of many mine operators in coal-rich Appalachia but also by a legacy of potential environmental and social disasters. As mines close,...

One in five police officers are at risk of PTSD – here's how we need to respond

Aug 02, 2016 05:27 am UTC| Health

Policing is undoubtedly a stressful occupation, with officers often facing potentially traumatic situations. They may be exposed to disaster, hostage situations, sexual and physical assaults, shootings, mutilations and...

Is cannabis really getting stronger?

Aug 01, 2016 08:03 am UTC| Health

Cannabis continues to be the UKs favourite illicit drug with over 2m people using it in the last year. However, there are fears that the drug is becoming increasingly potent and that it could pose a public health risk. But...

COVID Virus Crisis

In Zika, echoes of US rubella outbreak of 1964-65

Aug 01, 2016 07:24 am UTC| Health

Just over 50 years ago, a highly contagious but seemingly harmless virus swept through the United States, infecting as many as 12.5 million people. In both adults and children, the virus presented as a mild illness, but...

Health Check: should we be using alcohol-based hand sanitisers?

Aug 01, 2016 07:16 am UTC| Health

Theyre everywhere in hospitals, travellers backpacks and the aisles of pharmacies in winter, but do we really need to use alcohol-based hand sanitisers? And what should we make of the marketing claims theyre needed to kill...

A new male contraceptive could help men bear the family planning burden

Jul 29, 2016 07:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

A new method of male contraception that is as effective as a vasectomy but entirely reversible with little to no side-effects is being tested and is showing promising results in animal trials. If it is successful, it...

Childhood shyness: when is it normal and when is it cause for concern?

Jul 28, 2016 02:34 am UTC| Health Life

When parents observe shyness in their child, they may wonder if it is normal or cause for concern. For instance, in social situations, the child may cling to their parent, be hesitant to speak, reluctant to interact with...