Ban medical research with links to the fossil fuel industry, say experts
Investigation reveals a case for stronger action against the influence of these health-harming companies on academic research Of the top five medical journals, only The ...
Talking therapy and rehabilitation probably improve long covid symptoms, but effects modest
And no compelling evidence for other interventions including certain drugs, dietary supplements, inspiratory (breathing) muscle training or oxygen therapy Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and a ...
Certain HRT tablets linked to increased heart disease and blood clot risk
Different hormone combinations and delivery methods have varying effects on heart health, say researchers Certain hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets containing both oestrogen and progestogen ...
Irregular sleep-wake cycle linked to heightened risk of major cardiovascular events
Clocking up recommended nightly hours of sleep doesn’t offset these risks, study shows An irregular sleep-wake cycle is associated with a heightened risk of major ...
Men at high risk of cardiovascular disease face brain health decline 10 years earlier than women
Most vulnerable regions those involved in aural, visual + emotional processing, and memory Findings observed both in those who did and didn’t carry high risk ...
History of endometriosis and fibroids linked to heightened risk of early death
Important for primary care providers to consider both conditions in their assessment of women's health Women with a history of endometriosis and uterine fibroids might ...
High nurse and doctor turnover linked to increased patient deaths in NHS hospitals
Efforts to reduce staff turnover may improve patient care and hospital quality, say researchers High monthly turnover rates of nurses and senior doctors are associated ...
Oral microbiome varies with life stress and mental health symptoms in pregnant women
These oral microbiome variations are different to the associations with life stress and mental health in the gut microbiome The number and type of microbes ...
High cardiorespiratory fitness linked to lower risk of dementia
People with a genetic predisposition for dementia could reduce their risk by up to 35% through increased cardiorespiratory fitness High cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with ...
Lack of abortion care is a threat to women’s health in Latin America, warn experts
Articles to mark G20 Summit outline opportunities and challenges for global health equity Lack of abortion care is a threat to women’s health in Latin ...
