In our latest update, we bring you the latest stories from the world of healthcare, covering the most interesting developments in the sector throughout July 2025.
Daydreaming Can Help People Learn
06/07/2025
It is possible that daydreaming may actually enhance learning. A study from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary found that letting your mind wander during simple tasks can improve learning without affecting task performance. The study suggests that daydreaming is a form of “wakeful rest” and could actually give the brain a useful boost.
Survivors of the Infected Blood Scandal Still Awaiting Compensation
9/07/2025
The enquiry into the infected blood scandal was reopened earlier this year, with an additional report being published in early July. From 1970 until the 1990s more than 30,000 NHS patients received blood transfusions and treatments that were carried out with HIV and hepatitis C contaminated products. Despite the compensation scheme set up intended to help right the wrongs of the disgrace, only a mere 460 people have received their compensation, with many still suffering long term health implications. The chair of the infected blood inquiry, Sir Brian Langstaff is advocating for the compensation process to be quicker and for a fairer, less scrupulous investigation.
Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack Could Be Detected Through Routine Eye Checkups
17/07/2025
Researchers at the University of Dundee used AI to analyse retinal images from people with type 2 diabetes. The technology quickly produced personalised risk predictions in under a second. The goal is to eventually use this simple eye test alongside routine checks like blood pressure and cholesterol to help doctors detect and treat conditions earlier.
Mother Calling for All Newborns To Be Tested For SMA
20/07/2025
A mother is calling for all newborns to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) after her baby, Chester, saw nine doctors and had 22 medical appointments before finally being diagnosed at eight months old. Chester couldn’t swallow or move his legs and was in constant distress. Eventually he was diagnosed with SMA, which is a rare genetic disorder. The delay in diagnosis means he will now face lifelong consequences.
Dr. Vasantha Gowda, a consultant paediatric neurologist at St Thomas’ Hospital in London, expressed her concern that the UK lacks routine newborn screening for SMA. She stated that early diagnosis could help Children with SMA to develop normally.
Study Finds That Eating One Egg A Week Could Reduce Risk Of Alzheimer’s
20/07/2025
A study found that eating eggs is linked to a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Brain autopsies showed that regular egg consumers had less of the protein buildup associated with the condition. Researchers suggest this may be due to the choline and omega-3s found in eggs.
Study Reveals That Magic Mushrooms Could Delay Aging
22/07/2025
A study carried out by Emory University on Mice demonstrated that the active ingredient of magic mushrooms can increase life expectancy and delay aging. Mice treated with psilocin lived 30% longer and aged better. Furthermore, an article by Nature Partner Journals’ Aging revealed that psilocin also increased the longevity of human lung and skin cells by over 50%.
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