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|

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|
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