Long term use of anti-acid drugs may not increase stomach cancer risk2026-01-21T16:43:48+00:0022 January 2026|Press release, The BMJ|Medical treatment, Physical health|
Type 2 diabetes prevention could more than halve carbon footprint linked to disease complications2026-01-21T10:06:40+00:0021 January 2026|BMJ Open, Press release|climate and health, Physical health|
Mix of different types of physical activity may be best for longer life2026-01-21T10:01:31+00:0021 January 2026|BMJ Medicine, Press release|Physical health|
UK glaucoma cases higher than expected and projected to reach 1.6 million+ by 20602026-01-21T09:43:09+00:0021 January 2026|British Journal of Ophthalmology, Press release|Medical treatment, Physical health, public health and prevention|
Precautionary approach to alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks needed to protect public health, say experts2026-01-15T09:55:26+00:0015 January 2026|Press release, The BMJ|public health and prevention|
Home fingertip oxygen monitors less accurate for people with darker skin tones2026-01-15T09:51:25+00:0015 January 2026|Press release, The BMJ|Medical treatment, public health and prevention|
Six weeks in a cast no less effective than surgery for unstable ankle fractures2026-01-15T09:38:38+00:0015 January 2026|Press release, The BMJ|
Connecting communities to inspire change2026-02-20T11:12:02+00:0014 January 2026|Events, International Forum, Success stories|
Female sex and higher education linked to escalating prevalence of obesity and overweight in Africa2026-01-14T09:50:25+00:0014 January 2026|BMJ Global Health, Press release|Physical health|
Phone apps nearly 3 times as good as no/basic support for quitting smoking long term2026-01-14T09:39:54+00:0014 January 2026|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Medical treatment, public health and prevention|
Postoperative complications of medical tourism may cost NHS up to £20,000/patient2026-01-14T09:35:02+00:0014 January 2026|BMJ Open, Press release|health policy and healthcare systems, Medical treatment|
Breastfeeding may lower mums’ later life depression/anxiety risks for up to 10 years after pregnancy2026-01-09T11:59:54+00:009 January 2026|BMJ Open, Press release|brain and mental health, Women's health|
Mental trauma succeeds 1 in 7 dog related injuries, claims data suggest2026-01-09T11:51:55+00:009 January 2026|Injury Prevention, Press release|Physical health|
Higher intake of food preservatives linked to increased cancer risk2026-01-08T10:14:55+00:008 January 2026|Press release, The BMJ|cancer and oncology, Physical health|
Stopping weight loss drugs linked to weight regain and reversal of heart health markers2026-01-08T09:43:12+00:008 January 2026|Press release, The BMJ|Physical health, public health and prevention|
Low daily alcohol intake linked to 50% heightened mouth cancer risk in India2025-12-23T13:50:26+00:0024 December 2025|BMJ Global Health, Press release|cancer and oncology, Physical health|
Where medicine meets melody – how lullabies help babies and parents in intensive care2025-12-18T12:23:11+00:0018 December 2025|Press release, The BMJ|Child and adolescent health|
AI images of doctors can exaggerate and reinforce existing stereotypes2025-12-18T12:16:00+00:0018 December 2025|Press release, The BMJ|AI in healthcare|
Autumn clock change linked to reduction in certain health conditions2025-12-18T10:24:36+00:0018 December 2025|Press release, The BMJ|brain and mental health, Physical health|
Eight in 10 trusts caring for emergency department patients in corridors, finds BMJ investigation2025-12-17T10:03:46+00:0017 December 2025|Press release, The BMJ|health policy and healthcare systems|
Living in substandard housing linked to kids’ missed schooling and poor grades2025-12-17T09:56:49+00:0017 December 2025|Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, Press release|Child and adolescent health, public health and prevention|