Health
Consumer health: Back to school means head lice
For many families, the start of school is a busy, exciting time of year. For some families, though, returning to school also means unpleasant, unwelcome guests: head lice.
Aug 24, 2023
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News tagged with evidence
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Report: Combining public health measures kept us safe from COVID-19
Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), when applied in packages that combine a number of measures with complementary effects, were unequivocally effective in reducing the spread of infections during the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Aug 24, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Female genital mutilation identified as a leading cause of death in African countries
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a leading cause of death in the countries where it is practiced, with over 44,000 additional women and young girls dying each year, a new study reveals.
Aug 17, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Not all mental health apps are helpful. Experts explain the risks, and how to choose one wisely
There are thousands of mental health apps available on the app market, offering services including meditation, mood tracking and counseling, among others. You would think such "health" and "well-being" apps—which often ...
Aug 16, 2023
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Medications
Study shows many expensive cancer drugs have unclear patient benefit
New cancer drugs are being launched rapidly before their long-term effectiveness for patients can be evaluated. Several years later, most of them still lack scientific evidence for increasing life expectancy or improving ...
Aug 15, 2023
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Medical research
Australia shines in clinical trial activity ranking, but survey reveals gaps
An examination of how clinical trials have changed in Australia over the past 15 years has identified challenges such as lack of balance in the types of research, lack of collaboration among Australian researchers, and the ...
Aug 14, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Menstrual discs may be best for heavy monthly blood flow
Amid widely differing capacities of available menstrual hygiene products, a menstrual disc—similar in shape to a diaphragm—may be best for dealing with heavy monthly blood flow as well as indicating excessive blood loss, ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Health
Olive oil and fresh, sun-ripened plant-based foods: The Mediterranean Diet as a winning combination for health
A researcher from the University of Warwick says that to promote better health within Western societies, it's essential to reshape our food culture. This means moving away from unhealthy, ultra-processed, sugar-laden, and ...
Aug 6, 2023
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Neuroscience
Researchers propose a strategy to stratify risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's
The projected cost of caring for millions of individuals who have Alzheimer's disease (AD) worldwide will exceed a $1 trillion in a few years. In addition to the enormous health burden, patients and their caregivers experience ...
Aug 4, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lower fiber intake tied to higher risk for later inflammatory bowel disease
Higher consumption of dietary fiber was associated with a lower risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 18 in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
Aug 3, 2023
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