A cancer diagnosis in adolescence or young adulthood can change the body — and often the way people see it. A literature review points to a need for psychosocial support that is flexible and tailored to the individual.

Peter G. Kirchschläger, Professor of Theological Ethics and Director of the Institute of Social Ethics (ISE), has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as an advisor to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

Simply owning a pet is not associated with better health or greater well-being, according to a study involving researchers at the University of Lucerne. Instead, factors relating to the relationship between people and their animals appear to play a more important role.

What if a simple eye-tracking test could reveal problems that traditional assessments miss? A new study by researchers at the University of Lucerne in collaboration with the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital lays the groundwork for using eye movements as a reliable tool to diagnose spatial neglect and monitor recovery.

People experiencing psychological distress tend to overestimate, in retrospect, how closely their behaviour, emotions and symptoms are connected. This is the finding of a study involving researchers at the University of Lucerne.

Professor Sara Rubinelli co-leads the "Communication with Society" work package of the National Centre of Competence in Research “Children & Cancer”. Two communication-focused research projects will be carried out at the University of Lucerne.

How can we determine whether a drug reaches its intended target in a patient's body? A research team led by the University of Lucerne has developed the first comprehensive framework that links molecular imaging with drug targets, potentially paving the way for more precise therapies.

In an era where the flow of information is both boundless and instantaneous, institutional health communication faces extraordinary challenges. In her new book, Sara Rubinelli shows how institutions can address these challenges and strengthen public trust in evidence-based health information.

Pandas inspire affection. Yet their journey to West Berlin was inextricably linked to the tensions of the Cold War – and the case shows how a zoo director helped shape foreign policy.

The philosopher Magdalena Hoffmann focuses, among other things, on ancient ethics. In this interview, she explains what constituted a good life in antiquity and why these centuries-old ideas still resonate today.