Half of answers to evidence based questions “somewhat” or “highly” problematic Public education and oversight needed to avoid amplifying misinformation, urge researchers A substantial amount of medical information provided by 5 popular chatbots is inaccurate and incomplete, with half of the answers to clear evidence based questions “somewhat” or “highly” ...
Alignment with ‘eveningness’ or ‘morningness’ lowered risk factors and boosted sleep quality more effectively than mismatched timing Include chronotype assessment in exercise prescriptions, suggest the researchers Timing exercise to match body clock chronotype—the natural predisposition to morning or evening alertness—may lower cardiovascular disease risk among those who are already vulnerable, ...
Greatest impact among rural and poorest households, but 7 million middle income families would also benefit, estimates suggest Quitting tobacco could give a major economic uplift to the incomes of more than 20 million households in India, suggests an economic analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health. ...
Two new vaccines to prevent tuberculosis (TB) are safe for use in adults and children, but they do not offer protection against all forms of TB, finds a large trial from India published by The BMJ today. TB remains a major global public health concern. In 2023, an estimated 10.8 million people ...
In this warmer weather, a slushie might seem like the perfect cool down for younger children - but research published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood found that some children became acutely unwell shortly after consuming slush ice drinks containing glycerol (E422), a common ingredient in “sugar-free” products. ...
Upcoming law changes alongside increased awareness and culturally competent support is needed, say experts Shisha smoking continues to be overlooked as a public health issue in the UK, argue experts in The BMJ today. This could change with the advent of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, legislation currently making its way through ...
Strongest association found for genes involved in natural killer cell activation Findings suggest need for more refined, personalised risk prediction models Damaging variants in genes involved in a rapid immune response (innate immunity) are significantly linked to earlier breast cancer onset in carriers of the harmful BRCA1 genetic mutation, reveal ...
Mental health drug purchases lower among those with more siblings after mother’s death Having more brothers and sisters may make it easier to cope with the death of a parent, in midlife, particularly when it’s the mother who dies, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community ...
May confer immediate to short term benefits, but current evidence “very uncertain" This, plus potential skin irritation, may limit its use in clinical practice, conclude researchers Kinesio taping, or ‘KT tape’ as it’s usually known—widely used to ease joint/muscle pain and boost range of movement—may not be all that effective, ...
Experts call for global collaboration to mitigate the harms of US policy changes The Trump administration’s decision to halt most US foreign aid and development work constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under international law, argue experts in The BMJ today. Matthew Herder and colleagues warn that these policies pose a ...
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