World TB Day on March 24th will commemorate the day in 1882 when Professor Robert Koch announced in Berlin that he had discovered the microbial…
Vaccination halves risk of long COVID, largest study to date shows
Being vaccinated against COVID halves people’s risk of developing long COVID, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Long COVID still affects…
Statin use low for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Statin use is low for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), with the lowest use seen among Black and Hispanic adults, according to a…
Distressed mum Googled symptoms before receiving devastating news
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‘You are not alone’: Q&A with expert on sleep, stress and memory in women
What are some issues women have when it comes to sleep? Why is quality, uninterrupted sleep so crucial? What role does stress play in women’s…
Study finds lack of high certainty evidence on the efficacy and safety of analgesics for low back pain
Despite nearly 60 years of research, there is still a lack of high certainty evidence on the effectiveness and safety of commonly used painkillers (analgesics)…
Innovation in healthcare – how do we fix it?
Innovation in healthcare seems to be stuck. The healthcare and healthcare technology communities have some of the best and brightest minds on the planet –…
Being ‘Socially Frail’ Comes With Health Risks for Older Adults
Consider three hypothetical women in their mid-70s, all living alone in identical economic circumstances with the same array of ailments: diabetes, arthritis, and high blood…
E-cigarette flavors are associated with lower odds of quitting
In a recent study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports, researchers from the University of Michigan examined the role of flavored electronic…
Heatwave of summer 2022 forced surgery cancellations in one-fifth of UK hospitals
The 2022 summer heatwave resulted in a fifth of UK hospitals being forced to cancel operations during the three days when temperatures soared, a new…