McDonald’s thwarts council efforts to stop new branches by claiming it promotes ‘healthier lifestyles’

Fast food giant deploys GP to support planning appeals and threatens local authorities with bills for legal costs Experts describe threat of a McDonalds’ appeal as a “David and Goliath”-style battle McDonald's is overturning council attempts to prevent new fast food outlets by claiming they will encourage healthier lifestyles, reveals ...

2025-02-06T10:09:07+00:006 February 2025|Press release, The BMJ|

‘Good’ cholesterol may be linked to heightened glaucoma risk among over 55s

….while paradoxically ‘bad’ cholesterol may be linked to a lower risk Findings challenge received wisdom about what may help and hinder eye health, say researchers ‘Good’ (HDL) cholesterol, usually considered to be beneficial for health, may be linked to a heightened risk of the serious eye condition, glaucoma—at least among ...

Women health sector leaders good for a nation’s wealth, health, innovation, ethics

But major underused resource despite their unique and positive impact, say researchers More and sustained investment needed to maximise their potential and reap benefits Women health sector leaders are good for a nation’s wealth, health, innovation, and ethics, among other things, finds a review of the available evidence, published in ...

2025-02-05T10:41:01+00:005 February 2025|BMJ Global Health, Press release|

Lack of essential vitamins and minerals common in people with type 2 diabetes

Vitamin D most common ‘missing’ micronutrient; women at greater risk of ‘hidden hunger’ Micronutrient deficiency, whereby levels of vitamins and minerals essential for healthy bodily function are far too low, is common in people with type 2 diabetes, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the ...

Cancer drugs linked to severe chronic peripheral nerve pain for 4 in every 10 patients

Platinum based drugs, taxanes, and lung cancer associated with highest pain prevalence Worldwide, cancer chemotherapy is linked to persistent severe peripheral nerve pain (neuropathy) for around 4 in every 10 patients treated with these drugs, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal Regional ...

Likely 50-fold rise in prevalence of gender related distress from 2011-21 in England

But condition still uncommon, affecting fewer than 1 in 200 17-18 year olds, figures suggest Levels of anxiety, depression, and self-harm are high among recorded cases Accessing timely care live issue for young people and their families, second study shows The prevalence of psychological distress caused by a mismatch between ...

Major uncertainties remain about impact of treatment for gender related distress

Syntheses of available evidence suggest it’s impossible to determine pros or cons Findings on puberty blockers and gender affirming therapy back those of Cass Review Major uncertainties remain about the impact of puberty blockers and gender affirming hormone therapy on children and young people with gender related distress (gender dysphoria), ...

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