Trial identifies possible benefits for some women, which must be balanced against potential harms from antibiotics Giving antibiotics to women within 24 hours of an obstetric tear during childbirth is associated with a reduced risk of larger/clinically relevant wound complications, find the results of a clinical trial from Denmark published ...
Self-reported gluten/wheat sensitivity is more common in women and people with irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression Around one in ten people worldwide report gastrointestinal and other symptoms such as fatigue and headache after eating foods containing gluten or wheat despite not having a diagnosis of either coeliac disease or ...
Findings support advice to minimise added sugars in pregnancy and infant diets Restricted sugar intake during early life is linked to lower risks of several heart conditions in adulthood, including heart attack, heart failure, and stroke, finds a study published by The BMJ today using data from the end of UK sugar ...
4000 steps once/twice weekly is associated with 26% lower risk of death rising to 40% if done on 3 days of the week But it’s daily step count rather than number of days that matters, findings suggest Clocking up at least 4000 daily steps on just 1 or 2 days ...
Experts suggest regular aerobic exercise to improve function and reduce pain For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain, function, gait performance, and quality of life, finds a study published by The BMJ today. While other exercises ...
Policy-makers across political spectrum should step up efforts to tackle health inequalities Poorer health is linked to a higher proportion of votes for the populist right wing political party, Reform UK, indicates an analysis of the 2024 general election voting patterns in England, published online in the open access journal BMJ ...
Findings reflect lack of consistent guidance and raise concerns about overtesting Current prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing “may not effectively target testing to those most likely to benefit, raising concerns about overtesting” warn researchers from the University of Oxford in a study of over 10 million men across England published by The ...
Adherence is high and exercise snacks can counter perceived lack of time and motivation Exercise snacks—intentional short bursts of physical activity—may be an effective way of boosting the cardiorespiratory fitness of physically inactive adults, finds a synthesis of the available research, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Adherence ...
Men more likely than women to report difficulties, although gender divide narrows with age Countries with the highest reported levels of hearing loss also have the lowest reported use of hearing aids, finds international research published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health. And men are generally more likely than ...
Findings suggest patterns of harm that exceed those reported in previous modern-day conflicts and provide critical insights to tailor humanitarian response A British led study published by The BMJ today provides detailed data on the pattern and severity of traumatic injuries and medical conditions seen by international healthcare workers deployed to Gaza ...
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