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...
July 11th, 2018Babies given solid food plus breast milk from three months sleep better than those who are solely breastfed, a large UK study has found, challenging the official...
The precautionary principle should reject the clinical use of 'sexbots' – lifelike robots specifically created for sexual gratification – until their postulated...Weekly Roundup
Many more women in the UK could have missed out on breast cancer screening invitations dating back further than previously thought. The Guardian reports that this is...Genetics
A global research project has mapped out the genetic basis of major depression, identifying 44 genetic variants which are risk factors for depression, 30 of which are...Public Health
Drinking alcohol will shorten your life. Research in the United Kingdom suggests that every glass of wine or pint of beer over the daily recommended limit will cut half...
April 18th, 2018Ketamine has "shown promise" in the rapid treatment of major depression and suicidal thoughts, BBC News reports. Ketamine has a reputation as a party drug but is...
