Dr Christian Jessen

Meningitis symptoms can develop quickly, so it’s important to act immediately if you spot them. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/men…

Parents urged to vaccinate children after London measles outbreak bbc.in/3K4uKwj

I thoroughly enjoyed this; it is a beautiful play . I can't recommend it enough!

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is highly effective. The vaccine protects against the high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cervical cancers and have been shown to be safe and effective in preventing HPV infection and #CervicalCancer.

January is cervical cancer awareness month! Did you know? Cervical cancer could be the first cancer EVER in the world to be eliminated, if: 9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated 7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened 9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment #EndCervicalCancer

Two weeks without mobile internet restored sustained attention to levels typical of someone ten years younger. Imagine regaining the mental sharpness you had a decade ago just by adjusting how you use your phone. A groundbreaking randomized controlled trial published in PNAS Nexus suggests this is possible. Researchers found that individuals who restricted mobile internet access on their smartphones for just two weeks experienced dramatic improvements in sustained attention and overall well-being. The cognitive gains were so significant that participants' performance on attention tests mimicked results typically seen in adults ten years younger, proving that our constant digital tethers may be taxing our brains more than we realize. The study highlights that the benefit comes from reducing the relentless "always-on" stimulation unique to mobile devices. Interestingly, participants were not required to quit the internet entirely; they could still use computers and access basic phone features like calls and texts. By specifically cutting the umbilical cord of mobile data, participants allowed their focus and psychological health to rebound. While the effects did not extend to every aspect of cognition, the impact on sustained attention and mood offers a compelling case for periodic digital detoxes to preserve mental clarity in an increasingly distracted world. Source: Castelo, N., & Kushlev, K. (2025). Blocking mobile internet on smartphones improves sustained attention, mental health, and subjective well-being. PNAS Nexus, 4(2), pgaf017.

The FDA has approved the first pill form of Wegovy, a GLP-1 drug for weight loss. @sophieflayabc reports.

Asking for help isn't giving up; it's a sign of strength. We’re not meant to face our battles alone. 🕊️#TheBoyTheMoleTheFoxAndTheHorse #StrengthInSupport #LifeLessons

NHS on the brink as people urged to wear masks over flu 'tidal wave' express.co.uk/news/uk/214443…

‘Don’t go to Christmas parties’ with flu-like symptoms, says London NHS chief #Echobox=1765307409" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">standard.co.uk/news/politics/…

👩 Menopause will be included in NHS health checks for the first time to help millions of women get the support they need. GP @Dr_Ellie explains why this is important ⬇️ We're overhauling women's healthcare as we build an NHS fit for the future. More: gov.uk/government/new…

Eating several kiwi fruit a day can help relieve constipation and is a better starting point than worrying about a high fibre diet according to new advice. mol.im/a/15187785 via @DailyMail

CPR saves lives and ANYONE can learn 💚 As part of our #LondonLifesavers schools programme, we've shared life-saving CPR skills with 18,000 pupils. Learn more about this data-driven initiative that will help improve out of hospital cardiac arrest survival in London (link in bio)

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. When you stop, you’ll experience health benefits almost immediately! It’s never too late to quit. 💪

So very much looking forward to seeing @JohnLithgow in Giant tonight. I’ve been excited about this for months! 🤪

Miracle baby girl born after womb transplant in groundbreaking UK first #Echobox=1744059506" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">independent.co.uk/news/health/ri…

AI-powered mammograms: a new window into heart health medicalupdateonline.com/2025/04/ai-pow…

@CozyFeet73 Yes it is entirely possible. X

@DoctorChristian Can I asked you a stupid question? My mum had a mini stroke 2 years ago. Her short term memory has been piss poor, but not getting any worse, since then. Could it be the stroke fucked up the short term memory part of her brain, rather than dementia?

The daily PrEP pill has revolutionised #HIV prevention. An annual injection could take it even further and protect even more people. These trial results are so promising, and innovations like this will be vital to ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.

There is an alarming fad for non-diabetics to buy and use implantable blood sugar measuring devices. There is no evidence that they improve health. Just because you can measure something does not mean you should...