Brain changes seen in lifetime cannabis users may not be causal Brain changes seen in lifetime cannabis users may not be causal2024-10-30T11:03:58+00:0030 October 2024|BMJ Mental Health, Press release|Mental health|
Ability to cope well with adversity in older age linked to lower death risk Ability to cope well with adversity in older age linked to lower death risk2024-09-04T09:58:22+00:004 September 2024|BMJ Mental Health, Press release|Mental health|
‘Symptom triggered’ testing can pick up early stage aggressive ovarian cancer in 1 in 4 of those affected ‘Symptom triggered’ testing can pick up early stage aggressive ovarian cancer in 1 in 4 of those affected2024-08-14T17:02:58+00:0014 August 2024|International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, Press release|Women's 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|
Frequent teen vaping might boost risk of toxic lead and uranium exposure Frequent teen vaping might boost risk of toxic lead and uranium exposure2024-06-04T10:25:32+00:0030 April 2024|Press release, Tobacco Control|Child and adolescent 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|
Tobacco related annual medical spend of US Minorities who smoke double that of White peers Tobacco related annual medical spend of US Minorities who smoke double that of White peers2024-06-04T10:24:55+00:006 December 2023|Press release, Tobacco Control|Healthcare systems|
State abortion access key factor in future US doctors’ training (residency) choices State abortion access key factor in future US doctors’ training (residency) choices2024-06-04T10:24:56+00:006 December 2023|Journal of Medical Ethics, Press release|Healthcare systems|
Plastic pollution from cigarette butts likely costs US$26 billion/year Plastic pollution from cigarette butts likely costs US$26 billion/year2024-06-04T10:25:26+00:0029 November 2023|Press release, Tobacco Control|Climate|
Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) risk factor for serious mental health issues Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) risk factor for serious mental health issues2024-06-04T10:24:20+00:007 September 2023|BMJ Mental Health, Press release|Mental health|
New risk score strongly predicts dementia chances within 14 years New risk score strongly predicts dementia chances within 14 years2024-06-04T10:23:29+00:0025 August 2023|BMJ Mental Health, Press release|Public 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|
Air pollution linked to higher mental health service use by people with dementia Air pollution linked to higher mental health service use by people with dementia2024-06-04T10:25:30+00:008 August 2023|BMJ Mental Health, Press release|Climate|
Explore psilocybin and other psychedelics for women’s cancer distress, urge doctors Explore psilocybin and other psychedelics for women’s cancer distress, urge doctors2024-06-04T10:23:12+00:0019 July 2023|International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, Press release|Oncology|
Tripling in proportion of smokers’ discounted overseas tobacco purchases since 2019 in England Tripling in proportion of smokers’ discounted overseas tobacco purchases since 2019 in England2024-06-04T10:23:33+00:0019 July 2023|Press release, Tobacco Control|Public health|
Bipolar disorder linked to 6-fold heightened risk of early death from external causes Bipolar disorder linked to 6-fold heightened risk of early death from external causes2024-06-04T10:24:21+00:0019 July 2023|BMJ Mental Health, Press release|Mental health|
Newly developed scoring system can correctly predict suicide risk after self harm Newly developed scoring system can correctly predict suicide risk after self harm2024-06-04T10:24:21+00:004 July 2023|BMJ Mental Health, Press release|Mental health|
Vaping in early teens linked to persistent and heavier smoking Vaping in early teens linked to persistent and heavier smoking2024-06-04T10:25:48+00:0019 April 2023|Press release, Tobacco Control|Child and adolescent health|