WHIPPS CROSS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Jun 18 2026HEALTH

Hospital Workers and App-Based Wellness: A Practical Look

Hospital staff often juggle long shifts, high stress, and emotionally tough situations. These pressures can drain mental energy and make work feel harder than it needs to be. Traditional wellness programs usually focus on one group—like nurses or cleaning staff—leaving others out. Even when these pr

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Jun 16 2026EDUCATION

College Minds: A Decade of Change and Challenge

University campuses have become hotspots for mental health concerns, especially after the pandemic shifted learning online and cut social interactions. Over ten years, researchers have tracked how students feel and what factors influence their well‑being, revealing that anxiety, depression, and othe

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Jun 14 2026HEALTH

Getting Your Medical Wishes in Order Before a Crisis Hits

Hospitals routinely ask patients a tough question: Would you want doctors to try reviving you if your heart stops? Many people freeze. Some say yes right away. Others panic. The key thing to remember is that this question isn’t about predicting disaster—it’s about making sure your choices guide futu

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Disney makes MRI scans fun for kids

Hospital MRI sessions used to be a nightmare for many children. The small, tight space and loud noises made kids nervous, often requiring them to be sedated just to keep still. But one children's hospital in California tried a creative fix— turning the scary scan into an exciting Disney adventure. T

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Why Patients Struggle to Move After Oral Cancer Surgery

Hospitals push patients to start moving soon after surgery because it helps recovery. But many with oral cancer still don’t follow this advice. Early movement can lower infection risks, speed up healing, and improve mood. Still, patients often resist even simple exercises like walking or stretching.

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May 10 2026HEALTH

When Poisoning Isn’t Clear: How ERs Can Handle Uncertain Cases

Hospitals see many patients who might have been poisoned but aren’t sure what caused it. Doctors need a way to act fast without knowing the exact toxin. New guidelines help emergency teams figure out what to do next. These rules focus on quick thinking. First, doctors check for clues about what the

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May 08 2026HEALTH

What comforts patients most in their final days?

Hospitals often focus on medicine to ease pain, but many patients also need emotional and spiritual support. New research tracked what 4-year data from a major hospital shows about these deeper needs. Instead of just treating symptoms, caregivers should listen to what patients truly ask for in their

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May 03 2026HEALTH

Healthy habits in college: what Spanish students really do in their free time

University life doesn’t just mean late-night study sessions and endless coffee. For many Spanish students, it’s also a time when daily habits start to take shape—some good, some not so great. A fresh study looked at how these young adults actually spend their time outside classes, using a detailed q

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Apr 27 2026HEALTH

Better ways to predict hospital readmissions using smartwatch data

Hospitals often guess which patients might end up back in care after leaving. They look at basic info like age or recent illnesses, but this way misses what really happens when people recover at home. A patient might seem fine on paper but struggle silently in daily life. This is where wearable gadg

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Understanding mental health care from different viewpoints

Hospital stays for mental health in the UK often focus on people with psychosis, who make up about half of all admissions. More than 50% of these patients end up back in the hospital within seven years, showing how common repeat treatments are. While recovery plans usually depend on trust and teamwo

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