High dietary fish intake may slow disability progression in MS

Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective properties of nutrients found in fish may be key Findings underscore potential importance of diet in managing MS, say researchers A high dietary intake of lean and oily fish may slow the progression of disability in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a comparative population based study, published ...

Common gynaecological disorders linked to raised heart and vascular disease risk

They include polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, heavy or irregular periods  Having one or more common gynaecological disorders, such as endometriosis or heavy or irregular periods, may be linked to a heightened risk of heart disease and conditions that affect blood flow to the brain (cerebrovascular disease), finds a pooled data ...

2025-02-25T17:44:41+00:0025 February 2025|Heart, Press release|

Melatonin supplementation may help offset DNA damage linked to night shift work

Larger studies of varying doses and longer term effects now warranted, say researchers Melatonin supplementation may help offset the DNA damage associated with night shift work by boosting the body’s ability to repair it, suggest the findings of a small clinical trial published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine. ...

BRCA1 gene mutations may not be key to prostate cancer initiation, as previously thought

May be time to reassess use of PARP inhibitor drugs in these patients, say researchers Findings pave way for refining genetic testing and personalised treatment in prostate cancer Mutations in the BRCA1 gene that are either inherited (germline) or acquired (somatic) might not be key to the initiation of prostate ...

2025-02-25T17:36:11+00:0025 February 2025|BMJ Oncology, Press release|

Adolescent girls in South Asia face an “alarming state of health and nutrition” experts warn

Join the launch event - 9.30am Tuesday 4 March   New BMJ collection calls for bold action to empower girls and advance gender equality to achieve lasting change Adolescent girls across South Asia face an alarming state of health and nutrition from persistent undernutrition and anaemia alongside a rapid ...

2025-03-03T14:57:19+00:0024 February 2025|Collections, Group news, Launch, The BMJ|

New study adds to evidence of stroke and heart attack risk with some hormonal contraceptives

Absolute risk remains low but should be considered when prescribing these products, say researchers Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise estimates for different products than previous ...

2025-02-13T09:59:17+00:0013 February 2025|Press release, The BMJ|

Position menstrual cups carefully to avoid possible kidney problems, doctors urge

Warning comes after lopsided placement blocked urine flow into the bladder A poorly positioned menstrual cup to capture monthly blood flow may lead to more serious complications than leakage alone, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports, after treating a young woman with uterohydronephrosis—a swollen kidney caused by blocked urine ...

2025-02-11T09:51:15+00:0011 February 2025|BMJ Case Reports, Press release|
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