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Misleading and low-quality Mpox health information in TikTok videos

Researchers analyze TikTok videos on mpox for their content, information quality, and engagement.

21 Mar 2023

Diet and exercise programs alone won't curb the tide of childhood obesity

Focusing on immediate fixes such as diet and exercise programs alone won't curb the tide of childhood obesity, according to a new study that for the first time maps the complex pathways that lead to obesity in childhood.

21 Mar 2023

Scientists assess the benefits offered by forests, trees and green spaces for human health

The global scientific evidence of the multiple types of benefits that forests, trees and green spaces have on human health has now been assessed by an international and interdisciplinary team of scientists.

21 Mar 2023

People conceived by IVF are not at increased risk of obstetric or perinatal complications, study finds

There's little evidence to suggest that children conceived as a result of fertility treatment are at any greater risk of pregnancy complications or worse birth outcomes than their naturally conceived peers, finds a long-term study, published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

21 Mar 2023

Global review reveals criminalization of abortion in almost all countries

Almost all countries around the globe criminalize abortion in some circumstances, despite the public health risks and impact on human rights, finds a review of the scope of penalties for the procedure in 182 nations, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

21 Mar 2023

MHRA to introduce a series of new measures for streamlining clinical trial approvals

A series of new measures will be introduced by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) with support from partners to make it faster and easier to gain approval and to run clinical trials in the UK.

21 Mar 2023

Study shows adherence to Mediterranean diet associated with successful aging

A recent study published in the journal Experimental Gerontology examined the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and age-related health outcomes in older adults in Sicily, Italy.

21 Mar 2023

Delirium linked with 40% acceleration in the rate of cognitive decline

Research published today in the JAMA Internal Medicine finds that developing postoperative delirium is associated with a 40% faster rate of cognitive decline over those who do not develop delirium.

20 Mar 2023

Study: Minimum unit pricing legislation associated with reductions in alcohol-specific deaths

The implementation of minimum unit pricing (MUP) legislation is associated with significant reductions in alcohol-specific deaths among those from the most socio-economically deprived areas in Scotland, suggests a new study published in The Lancet.

20 Mar 2023

The high phenolic content of traditional Mexican food contributes to better health

Researchers assess the phenolic content of traditional Mexican food and its impact on health outcomes.

20 Mar 2023

Coordinated efforts reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates in Kentucky

Twenty years ago, Kentucky had the highest colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates in the U.S., as well as the second-lowest colorectal cancer screening rate.

20 Mar 2023

New model could make the measurement of skin barrier function easier

The skin is the primary physical barrier against harmful substances in the environment. But there is a significant difference in the protective capacity of the skin across individuals.

20 Mar 2023

Changes in screening practices explain the increase in gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes has been reported to be on the rise, but a new study from British Columbia found that changes in screening practices explain much of the increase.

20 Mar 2023

New WHO report identifies five core national targets for managing diabetes

A new report for the World Health Organization has identified five core national targets for UN member states aimed at reducing diabetes risk and ensuring that people with diabetes have equitable access to comprehensive and affordable care and prevention.

20 Mar 2023

New SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.5 variant has high transmissibility and infectivity, study finds

COVID-19 has caused significant global panic after its rapid emergence more than 3 years ago. Although we now have highly effective vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, scientists continue to study emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants in order to safeguard public health and devise global preventive strategies against emerging variants.

20 Mar 2023

How does a vegan diet affect the performance of bodybuilders?

A new study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health aimed to compare the nutritional intakes of vegan and omnivorous bodybuilders at different stages of preparation for a bodybuilding competition.

19 Mar 2023

How does sleep loss affect children's health?

The understanding of the impact of disturbed sleep on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among healthy children is quite limited. To address this gap, a new JAMA Network Open study aimed to research the effect of sleep deprivation on HRQOL in healthy children without major sleep issues.

19 Mar 2023

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Misleading and low-quality Mpox health information in TikTok videos

Diet and exercise programs alone won't curb the tide of childhood obesity

Scientists assess the benefits offered by forests, trees and green spaces for human health

People conceived by IVF are not at increased risk of obstetric or perinatal complications, study finds

Global review reveals criminalization of abortion in almost all countries

MHRA to introduce a series of new measures for streamlining clinical trial approvals

Study shows adherence to Mediterranean diet associated with successful aging

Delirium linked with 40% acceleration in the rate of cognitive decline

Study: Minimum unit pricing legislation associated with reductions in alcohol-specific deaths

The high phenolic content of traditional Mexican food contributes to better health

Coordinated efforts reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates in Kentucky

New model could make the measurement of skin barrier function easier

Changes in screening practices explain the increase in gestational diabetes

New WHO report identifies five core national targets for managing diabetes

New SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.5 variant has high transmissibility and infectivity, study finds

How does a vegan diet affect the performance of bodybuilders?

How does sleep loss affect children's health?

Attending live sporting events associated with better wellbeing

California’s tobacco control program spurs big health care savings

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