October 17th, 2018Globally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015 – from 12% to 21% of all births – according to a...
More than three million people in Britain are now vapers, new data has revealed, writes the Daily Mail’s Stephen Matthews. Action on Smoking and Health found there...
September 19th, 2018Dairy consumption of around three servings per day is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality, compared to lower levels of consumption,...
September 5th, 2018Research from King’s College London has found that a single dose of the cannabis extract cannabidiol can help reduce brain function abnormalities seen in people with...
August 29th, 2018Giving up drinking completely is the only way to avoid the health risks associated with alcohol, according to a major study covering 195 countries over 26 years and...
August 22nd, 2018
A large US study over 25 years indicates that moderate carb consumption – switching meat for plant-based protein and fats – is healthier than low-carb diets,...
August 15th, 2018Research, led by the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) in Canada with research colleagues in 21 countries, shows that for the vast majority of individuals,...
August 8th, 2018A small UK experiment found sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 50, applied in a typical way, would at best provide 40% of the expected protection, prompting a...
According to a US observational study digital overload could be linked to a modest but significant rise in new ADHD behaviours, offering a warning to parents about the...
July 18th, 2018A Cochrane systematic review shows there is little or no effect of widely promoted omega 3 supplements on the risk of experiencing heart disease, stroke or...
