Widely prescribed opioid painkiller tramadol not that effective for easing chronic pain2025-10-08T11:34:44+00:008 October 2025|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Medical treatment|
Drinking any amount of alcohol likely increases dementia risk2025-09-25T08:20:39+00:0025 September 2025|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Mental health, Physical health|
6 in 10 US music fans say they have been sexually harassed/assaulted at a live gig, survey suggests2025-09-23T13:24:01+00:0023 September 2025|Injury Prevention, Press release|Public health|
Large social and economic inequalities persist among UK doctors2025-09-10T10:05:20+00:0010 September 2025|BMJ Open, Press release|Healthcare systems|
Dad’s childhood passive smoking may confer lifelong poor lung health onto his kids2025-09-03T09:54:05+00:003 September 2025|Press release, Thorax|Child and adolescent health, Physical health|
Opportunities and threats in academic media2025-09-03T09:05:59+00:003 September 2025|Content integrity, Corporate announcement|Thought leadership|
Most US neurologists prescribing MS drugs have received pharma industry cash2025-08-26T10:41:57+00:0026 August 2025|BMJ Open, Press release|Medical treatment|
Patients still view doctor’s white coat as symbol of professionalism and trust2025-08-14T10:48:51+00:0014 August 2025|BMJ Open, Press release|Healthcare systems|
Childhood verbal abuse shows similar impact to adult mental health as physical abuse2025-08-06T16:02:25+00:006 August 2025|BMJ Open, Press release|Child and adolescent health, Mental health|
Higher ultra processed food intake linked to increased lung cancer risk2025-07-30T11:47:19+00:0030 July 2025|Press release, Thorax|Physical health|
Annual UK cost of mental health disorder PTSD likely tops £40 billion2025-07-23T15:22:07+00:0023 July 2025|BMJ Open, Press release|Mental health|
Yoga, Tai Chi, walking and jogging may be best forms of exercise for insomnia2025-07-16T09:45:13+00:0016 July 2025|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Physical health, Sport & Exercise|
UK annual cost of dog walkers’ hand/wrist injuries estimated to top £23 million2025-06-25T10:24:42+00:0025 June 2025|Injury Prevention, Press release|Physical health|
Thousands of young children worldwide still swallowing magnets despite increased regs2025-05-21T09:34:05+00:0021 May 2025|Injury Prevention, Press release|Public health|
Cold sore viral infection implicated in development of Alzheimer’s disease2025-05-22T16:46:02+00:0021 May 2025|BMJ Open, Press release|Public health|
Blood test for many cancers could potentially thwart progression to late stage in up to half of cases2025-05-09T08:42:45+00:009 May 2025|BMJ Open, Press release|Oncology|
Single mid-afternoon preventer inhaler dose may be best timing for asthma control2025-04-16T10:48:12+00:0016 April 2025|Press release, Thorax|Medical treatment|
Open-label placebo appears to reduce premenstrual symptoms, study suggests2025-03-26T10:00:04+00:0026 March 2025|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Medical treatment|
Increasing fruit, fibre, dairy and caffeine linked to lower risk of tinnitus2025-03-19T17:16:44+00:0019 March 2025|BMJ Open, Press release|Physical health|
Installing safety nets on Golden Gate Bridge linked to 73% decline in suicides2025-03-19T17:15:17+00:0019 March 2025|Injury Prevention, Press release|Public health|
Only around 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for back pain effective2025-03-19T17:12:59+00:0019 March 2025|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Medical treatment|