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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

A potential digital lifesaver for diabetes patients

India is especially well-placed to take up digital therapeutics in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

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Breakthroughs and burdens in a century of diabetes treatment

Since the discovery of insulin, diabetes treatment has made huge advances, but the condition has grown into a global killer.

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Gene editing has arrived

The UK and US have both approved a gene editing therapy to overcome the genetic mutation that causes sickle cell disease, but the treatment is expensive.

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Sports tech can keep our firefighters cool

Our sports heroes often use ice vests, slushies and misting fans to keep their cool during the heat of battle. Firefighters should have access to the same gear.

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Video: What do people want out of HIV PrEP?

A study has found that cost and access are the main barriers to more people using pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP.

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Eliminating HIV transmission is close, but we’re not there yet

Australia is getting close to eliminating HIV transmission, but inequities in the delivery and uptake of prevention and treatment strategies remain.

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Why a cure for HIV remains elusive

Advances in cancer treatment, gene editing and mRNA technology are helping researchers in their pursuit of an HIV cure.

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With HIV PrEP one size does not fit all

Access to a variety of PrEP methods allows women to choose what best suits them, depending on their context and where they are in their reproductive lifespan.

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How to make life better for people living with ADHD

ADHD diagnoses are increasing, but the condition remains under-resourced and under-supported.

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A VR game to improve ADHD diagnosis for kids

Diagnosing ADHD in children is difficult and often has to rely on subjective interviews. Virtual reality and artificial intelligence could help fix that.

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Screen time and ADHD: Looking for the connection

Research suggests that excessive screen time can harm children’s cognitive development, but how much is too much?

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

A potential digital lifesaver for diabetes patients

Breakthroughs and burdens in a century of diabetes treatment

Gene editing has arrived

Sports tech can keep our firefighters cool

Video: What do people want out of HIV PrEP?

Eliminating HIV transmission is close, but we’re not there yet

Why a cure for HIV remains elusive

With HIV PrEP one size does not fit all

How to make life better for people living with ADHD

A VR game to improve ADHD diagnosis for kids

Screen time and ADHD: Looking for the connection

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