Specific gut bacteria species (R inulinivorans) linked to muscle strength2026-03-11T10:07:44+00:0011 March 2026|Gut, Press release|Physical health|
7 hours 18 mins may be optimal sleep length for avoiding type 2 diabetes precursor2026-03-05T11:20:57+00:004 March 2026|BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care, Press release|Endocrinology and diabetology, Physical health|
Obstructive sleep apnoea may cost UK + US economies billions in lost productivity2026-02-25T09:19:45+00:0025 February 2026|Press release, Thorax|Physical health|
Sleeping without pillows may lower harmful high internal eye pressure in people with glaucoma2026-01-28T09:52:01+00:0028 January 2026|British Journal of Ophthalmology, Press release|Physical health|
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|
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|
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|
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|
Little awareness of medical + psychological complexities of steroid cream withdrawal2025-12-17T09:38:48+00:0017 December 2025|BMJ Case Reports, Press release|Medical treatment, Physical health|
Concurrent frailty + depression likely boost dementia risk in older people2025-12-17T09:33:33+00:0017 December 2025|General Psychiatry, Press release|brain and mental health, Physical health|
Heavy energy drink intake may pose serious stroke risk, doctors warn2025-12-11T09:42:51+00:0011 December 2025|BMJ Case Reports, Press release|Physical health|
Eating disorders in mums-to-be linked to heightened risk of asthma and wheezing in their kids2025-12-03T11:03:02+00:003 December 2025|Press release, Thorax|brain and mental health, Child and adolescent health, Physical health|
Health impacts of eating disorders complex and long-lasting2025-11-19T10:00:47+00:0019 November 2025|Press release, The BMJ|brain and mental health, Physical health|
Extending anti-clotting treatment linked to lower rates of new clots2025-11-13T10:25:03+00:0013 November 2025|Press release, The BMJ|Medical treatment, Physical health|
Antibiotics linked to lower risk of complications after obstetric tear2025-10-30T11:02:15+00:0030 October 2025|Press release, The BMJ|Physical health, Women's health|