Global prevalence of short-sightedness in children and teens set to top 740 million cases by 2050 Global prevalence of short-sightedness in children and teens set to top 740 million cases by 20502024-09-25T12:12:03+00:0025 September 2024|British Journal of Ophthalmology, Press release|Child and adolescent health|
Think about banning kitchen worktop favourite to ward off incurable lung disease, urge doctors Think about banning kitchen worktop favourite to ward off incurable lung disease, urge doctors2024-08-07T14:38:48+00:007 August 2024|Press release, Thorax|Physical health|
Inflight alcohol + cabin pressure may threaten sleeping passengers’ heart health Inflight alcohol + cabin pressure may threaten sleeping passengers’ heart health2024-06-05T08:41:06+00:005 June 2024|Press release, Thorax|Public health|
Likelihood of kids and young people smoking and vaping linked to social media use Likelihood of kids and young people smoking and vaping linked to social media use2024-06-04T12:17:50+00:0020 May 2024|Press release, Thorax|Child and adolescent health|
Healthy lifestyle may offset effects of life-shortening genes by 60%+ Healthy lifestyle may offset effects of life-shortening genes by 60%+2024-06-04T10:23:48+00:0030 April 2024|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Physical health|
Living at higher altitudes in India linked to increased risk of childhood stunting Living at higher altitudes in India linked to increased risk of childhood stunting2024-06-04T10:25:37+00:0026 April 2024|BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, Press release|Child and adolescent health|
Apple cider vinegar aids weight management in obesity, small clinical trial suggests Apple cider vinegar aids weight management in obesity, small clinical trial suggests2024-06-04T10:23:51+00:0018 March 2024|BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, Press release|Physical health|
Poorly controlled asthma emits same quantity of greenhouse gas as 124,000 homes each year in the UK Poorly controlled asthma emits same quantity of greenhouse gas as 124,000 homes each year in the UK2024-06-04T10:25:24+00:0028 February 2024|Press release, Thorax|Climate, Public health|
Age when periods first start and early menopause linked to heightened COPD risk Age when periods first start and early menopause linked to heightened COPD risk2024-06-04T10:25:30+00:0014 February 2024|Press release, Thorax|Child and adolescent health|
Predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet linked to 39% lower odds of covid-19 Predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet linked to 39% lower odds of covid-192024-06-04T10:23:47+00:0010 January 2024|BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, Press release|Physical health|
Diabetes drug may significantly lower women’s risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking Diabetes drug may significantly lower women’s risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking2024-06-04T10:24:27+00:0020 December 2023|BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, Press release|Medical treatment|
Young age at first menstrual cycle linked to heightened diabetes risk in mid-life Young age at first menstrual cycle linked to heightened diabetes risk in mid-life2024-06-04T10:23:04+00:006 December 2023|BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, Press release|Women's health|
UK soft drinks levy linked to fall in child hospital admissions for tooth extraction UK soft drinks levy linked to fall in child hospital admissions for tooth extraction2024-06-04T10:25:35+00:0015 November 2023|BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, Press release|Child and adolescent health|
AI able to predict if and when people at high risk progress to glaucoma AI able to predict if and when people at high risk progress to glaucoma2024-06-04T10:23:26+00:003 November 2023|British Journal of Ophthalmology, Press release|Public health|
Extending annual screen for diabetic eye disease to 2 years could risk treatment delays2024-06-04T10:23:27+00:0025 October 2023|British Journal of Ophthalmology, Press release|Public health|
Striking inequalities in provision of life-saving heart valve replacement in England Striking inequalities in provision of life-saving heart valve replacement in England2024-06-04T10:25:02+00:004 October 2023|Open Heart, Press release|Healthcare systems|
Flawed body of research indicates true ‘long covid’ risk likely exaggerated Flawed body of research indicates true ‘long covid’ risk likely exaggerated2024-06-04T10:23:28+00:0026 September 2023|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Public health|
Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as drug to curb excess stomach acid Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as drug to curb excess stomach acid2024-06-04T10:24:03+00:0012 September 2023|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Physical health|
Young vapers at risk of bronchitis + shortness of breath Young vapers at risk of bronchitis + shortness of breath2024-06-04T10:25:42+00:0017 August 2023|Press release, Thorax|Child and adolescent health|
Swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitiser can kill, warns analysis of coroners’ reports Swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitiser can kill, warns analysis of coroners’ reports2020-12-02T09:55:23+00:002 December 2020|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Public health|
No safe level of caffeine consumption for pregnant women and would-be mothers No safe level of caffeine consumption for pregnant women and would-be mothers2020-08-25T09:04:16+00:0025 August 2020|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Physical health|