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|
‘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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|