Any regular physical activity at any age linked to better brain function

Any regular physical activity at any age linked to better brain function in later life But maintaining exercise routine throughout adulthood best for preserving mental acuity + memory Any regular leisure time physical activity at any age is linked to better brain function in later life, but maintaining an exercise ...

Drug prices not justified by industry’s research and development spending

Most industry spending is not on research and development Government action needed to encourage research and development focused on public health priorities  High drug prices are not justified by industry’s spending on research and development (R&D), argue experts in The BMJ today.  Aris Angelis and colleagues point out that from ...

2024-06-04T10:24:37+00:0016 February 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

Scrapping England’s cancer plan is “a catastrophic decision that will cost lives” warn experts

The UK government’s proposal to roll England’s long term plan for cancer into one strategy covering all major conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, dementia, mental health conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders is “a catastrophic decision that will cost lives,” warn experts in The BMJ today. Professor Richard Sullivan ...

2024-06-04T10:23:43+00:0016 February 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

Most health claims on infant formula products seem to have little evidence

Most health claims on infant formula products seem to have little or no supporting evidence Stricter marketing regulations are urgently needed, urge researchers Most health and nutrition claims on infant formula products seem to be backed by little or no high quality scientific evidence, finds an international survey published by ...

2024-06-04T10:23:10+00:0016 February 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

The NHS paid private hospitals £2bn in the pandemic but some treated more private patients than NHS ones

New data shows some private hospitals treated few inpatients Experts are questioning why NHS England bought up private hospital’s entire capacity rather than paying for activity that was delivered Private hospitals were paid around £2bn to help the NHS during the first year of the covid pandemic. But an investigation ...

2024-06-04T10:25:13+00:0016 February 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

Decades of conflict in Iraq have fuelled rise in antibiotic resistance

Decades of conflict in Iraq have fuelled “catastrophic” rise in antibiotic resistance Serious implications for the entire region and the world, warn experts Destroyed healthcare infrastructure, medicine shortages, limited resources, heavy metal contamination, poor sanitation likely to blame Decades of wars and conflict in Iraq have led to a “catastrophic” ...

2024-06-04T10:25:13+00:0014 February 2023|BMJ Global Health, Press release|

Up to 2% of adults in Europe, North America, Israel likely have heart failure

Those with condition also at high risk of death and additional serious complications High prevalence, linked health risks, and costs warrant urgent action, say researchers Up to 2% of adults in Europe, North America, and Israel likely have heart failure, and are at high risk of death and additional serious ...

2024-06-04T10:23:43+00:0014 February 2023|Heart, Press release|

Covid vaccination in pregnancy protects infants against infection and hospital admission

Findings suggest that vaccination during pregnancy may have benefits for both mother and baby Two doses of mRNA covid-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infection, and are linked to a lower risk of hospital admission in infants under six months of age, ...

2024-06-04T10:23:16+00:009 February 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

Least wealthy people more likely to have mental health disorder later in life

Around 58% of people with low educational results by age 30 develop mental disorder by age 52, study suggests People from the poorest backgrounds are far more likely to develop a mental disorder later in life than those from wealthier beginnings, suggests a study published online in the Journal of ...

Playing golf may be just as healthy or better than Nordic walking for older people

Regular rounds of golf are particularly good aerobic exercise for older adults, study suggests Older adults may gain more health benefits from playing golf than participating in regular or Nordic walking, suggests a study published online in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. The health advantages of aerobic ...

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