Air pollution linked to higher risk of infertility in men
And road noise linked to higher risk of infertility in women over 35 Long term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked ...
Special collection examining women’s health in China
The BMJ launches special collection examining women’s health in China Articles set out the successes and challenges for the country in an era of growing ...
Certain diabetes drugs might prevent dementia
But randomised controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes might prevent dementia, providing greater ...
New study provides further support for psilocybin’s potential to treat depressive symptoms
High dose psilocybin was the only psychedelic treatment to reduce depressive symptoms by more than placebo in antidepressant trials High doses of psilocybin - the ...
Suicide rates among doctors have declined, but female doctors still at high risk
Results highlight ongoing need for research and prevention efforts among doctors, particularly women Suicide rates among doctors have declined over time, but are still significantly ...
Sugary drink intake by children and adolescents increased by almost a quarter between 1990 and 2018
Increase parallels rises in obesity among young people Action needed to curb consumption, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa, say researchers ...
New evidence casts doubt on a much-hyped blood test for early cancer detection
Deal commits NHS to buying millions of tests in exchange for state-of-the-art facility But experts say test is “a clear-cut case of public risk and ...
Some private biobanks overinflating the value of umbilical cord blood banking in marketing to expectant parents
Regenerative medicine experts warn companies are suggesting “unrealistic” applications for umbilical cord stem cell treatments Some private UK biobanks may be misleading expectant parents about ...
Wearing a face mask in public spaces cuts risk of common respiratory symptoms, suggests Norway study
Effect moderate, but could be a useful measure against infections, say researchers Wearing a surgical face mask in public spaces reduces the risk of self-reported ...
Harms of prescribing NSAIDs to high risk groups estimated to cost NHS £31m over 10 years
NSAIDs continue to be a source of avoidable harm and healthcare costs, and more needs to be done, say researchers Prescribing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) ...