Starting university is often presented as a period of emancipation. For many young people, it marks the beginning of greater autonomy, new encounters, and more freedom. But this transition also comes with numerous challenges : moving away from the family environment, new responsibilities, increased expenses, first jobs, a heavier workload, and uncertainties about the future. These changes […] … learn more→
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Student health: more than one in two enter university with a physical or mental vulnerability
AI can’t replace mental health therapists. But here’s where it might make a difference
A person wakes in the middle of the night, overwhelmed and needing someone to talk to. But instead of calling a loved one or booking a counselling session, they open ChatGPT. Around the world, artificial intelligence chatbots are becoming companions, coaches, sounding boards, and, for a rising number of people, unofficial therapists. Studies have found that many […] … learn more→
What are peptides? And why am I hearing so much about them?
Peptide may not yet be the 2026 Oxford Word of the Year, but it must surely be in the running. From your friendly neighbourhood influencer, to the gym bros, injectable peptides have been all over social media and are now making mainstream news when things go horribly wrong. People are taking them, and promoting them, for […] … learn more→
What is trauma? The more we talk about it, the more it means
It’s the word of the decade. “A major signifier of our age.” “The invisible force that shapes our lives.” But what is “trauma”? Although it occupies the cultural spotlight, its meaning has never been hazier. Can we bring it into focus? “Trauma” derives from the ancient Greek for wound. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, this external bodily injury meaning dates back to 1684. […] … learn more→
Muscles ‘talk’ to the whole body: the scientific revolution that is changing the view of exercise
The idea that muscle is a simple mechanical motor has become obsolete thanks to a discovery that has changed modern physiology: in reality, it functions as an endocrine organ capable of influencing virtually all the systems of our body. During muscle contraction, hundreds of molecules called myokines are released, substances essential for the body to function correctly. […] … learn more→
Music to combat stress in medicine: researchers create emotional management course for doctors.
Medical training is a journey filled with emotions. Throughout the course, students encounter the emotional complexity stemming from the effects that the process of illness and healing can have on patients. This process occurs simultaneously with the student’s personal and professional development, as they seek mechanisms to adapt to this complex emotional reality. Research shows that […] … learn more→
What if tomorrow, when I wake up, I can’t see the screen?
Imagine for a moment that you turn on your computer or your mobile phone… and you can’t read anything. You can’t distinguish the buttons, you don’t understand the menus, you can’t fill out a form. What is routine for most people is a daily barrier for millions. In Spain, only 7% of people with visual […] … learn more→
Does medicinal cannabis work for depression, anxiety or PTSD? Our study says there’s no evidence
The number of Australians using medicinal cannabis has surged over the past five years. Around 700,000 Australians have used cannabis for their health in the past year. And since 2022, medicinal cannabis sales have increased four-fold. But the majority of products prescribed in the Australian market are not registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration. This means they have not been […] … learn more→
Back at uni? How to help your wellbeing while you study
University can be a time of great opportunities, but it can also be very stressful. Many students need to support themselves financially and may be living away from home. Students are also under constant deadlines and, if in their final years, need to prepare for life and work after uni. My colleagues and I research […] … learn more→
Can digital health be unfair?
Imagine you live in a village in the Pyrenees of Lleida. The only way to contact the nearest doctor, who makes daily rounds in the regional capital, is by phone or through an online consultation . However, the health center’s switchboard is overwhelmed. You have a mobile phone that allows you to make video calls with your […] … learn more→
