Good news about health, mental health and wellbeing.
Science
By Health Correspondent Scientists say an existing type of drug could one day help treat a rare form of vascular dementia, after new research revealed how the disease damages blood vessels in the brain. The study, led by the University of Manchester with support from the University of Leicester, looked
Health
By Community Correspondent A new regional campaign, “Ready for Parenthood,” has been launched across York and North Yorkshire to support women from pre-conception through to early parenthood. The initiative brings together City of York Council, North Yorkshire Council, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and YorSexualHealth. It
Health
By Health Correspondent Football clubs across Scotland came together this weekend to highlight the importance of early detection in testicular cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer among young men. The initiative, titled “Tackling Testicular Cancer,” was spearheaded by Cahonas Scotland in collaboration with PFA Scotland. It aims to use football’
Health
By Health Correspondent A pioneering blood test could change the way womb cancer is diagnosed, sparing women invasive checks and painful biopsies. The ECctDNA test, developed by experts at the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, detects fragments of cancer in the blood, offering a quicker
Health
By Health Correspondent Performance data for the 2025/26 year shows that London Ambulance Service has achieved its fastest response times since the height of the Covid pandemic, despite a surge in the number of 999 calls. Figures released this week show that in the financial year 2025/26, response
Wellbeing
By Mental Health Correspondent A new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia suggests that messaging a real person—even a stranger—can ease loneliness more effectively than interacting with an AI chatbot. The study followed 296 first-year university students who were randomly assigned to one
Wellbeing
By Mental Health Correspondent A new UK charity has launched a free online platform aimed at helping neurodivergent people better understand and manage their mental health, amid growing concern over long NHS waiting lists and gaps in support. neurobetter, a recently established organisation, says its website is designed to provide
Health
By Health Correspondent Babies and their families in Leicester’s Hospitals are set to benefit from thousands of pounds worth of new technology and equipment. Neonatal Nurse, Dr Katie Gallagher, The University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust’s (UHL) Clinical Associate Professor in Neonatal Nursing, has
Jill Dando News
By Jaiden, 15, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy The happy hormone, serotonin Serotonin, often called the “happy hormone”, is a neurotransmitter found in the gut, brain and elsewhere in the body. While serotonin supports mood, it also affects sleep, appetite, memory and emotional resilience. Measuring serotonin levels
Health
By Health Correspondent Struggling to sleep? The answer could be as simple as getting more light during the day. Scientists at the University of Leicester have uncovered new evidence showing that light plays a key role in helping the body sleep properly — and it all starts with the eyes. In
Wellbeing
By Mental Health Correspondent A local hero is gearing up for the ride of her life — all to support young people in crisis. Sue Jenner, a counsellor and trustee at Wellspring Counselling, will cycle an incredible 500 miles from St Davids to Canterbury starting on April 30. Taking on the
Wellbeing
By Mental Health Correspondent A major survey of tens of thousands of pupils has revealed improving wellbeing among young people across Greater Manchester. The latest findings from Year 7, 8 and 10 students show a steady upward trend, with more pupils reporting good wellbeing compared to previous years. In 2025,