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|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|
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|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|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|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|Child and adolescent health, Mental health, Physical health|
Health impacts of eating disorders complex and long-lasting2025-11-19T10:00:47+00:0019 November 2025|Press release, The BMJ|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|
One in ten people without coeliac disease or wheat allergy report sensitivity to gluten or wheat2025-10-29T10:17:24+00:0029 October 2025|Gut, Press release|Physical health|
Early life sugar restriction linked to lasting heart benefits in adulthood2025-10-23T09:05:42+00:0023 October 2025|Press release, The BMJ|Child and adolescent health, Physical health|
Number of steps taken matters more for better health in older women than the frequency2025-10-22T08:37:47+00:0022 October 2025|British Journal of Sports Medicine, Press release|Physical health, Sport & Exercise|
Walking, cycling and swimming likely best exercise for knee osteoarthritis2025-10-16T09:25:16+00:0016 October 2025|Press release, The BMJ|Physical health, Sport & Exercise|
Poorer health linked to more votes for Reform UK, 2024 voting patterns suggest2025-10-15T11:09:40+00:0015 October 2025|BMJ Open Respiratory Research, Press release|Physical health, Public health|
Prostate testing may not target those most likely to benefit, warn experts2025-10-08T13:17:54+00:009 October 2025|Press release, The BMJ|Physical health|
Exercise snacks may boost cardiorespiratory fitness of physically inactive adults2025-10-08T12:51:46+00:008 October 2025|British Journal of Sports Medicine, Press release|Physical health, Sport & Exercise|
Countries with highest reported levels of hearing loss have lowest use of hearing aids2025-10-03T09:04:40+00:003 October 2025|BMJ Global Health, Press release|Physical health|