Addiction
Smoking declined, but adverse alcohol use increased during the UK's coronavirus lockdown
Smoking declined, but adverse alcohol use generally increased during the UK's coronavirus lockdown, according to new research.
Sep 30, 2020
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Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Be clear, positive, and targeted, to help public stick to social distancing, governments urged
Clear, positive, messaging that is segmented by age, culture, and geography is key to helping the public stick to social distancing measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 infection, say behavioural experts in a commentary ...
May 6, 2020
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Health
Different trigger points for seeking healthcare may explain gender divide
Men might not be more reluctant to see a doctor than women are, as is popularly believed, but may simply have different trigger points for seeking healthcare, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology ...
Apr 30, 2020
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Addiction
Extra payments motivate sobriety and employment among people recovering from addiction
After a yearlong study of people with opioid dependence, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report evidence that adding $8 an hour to their paychecks may help those in recovery stay drug free longer, as well as encourage ...
Apr 20, 2020
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Health
Lowest-paid workers have longest retirements
The lowest-paid workers in the UK have three more years of retirement on average compared to their professional counterparts, but are more likely to suffer ill health after stopping work, a new UCL-led study suggests.
Oct 23, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Moving house related to behavioral difficulties in four-year-olds, study finds
Moving house is linked with increases in emotional and behavioral difficulties in four-year-olds, with the problems compounding each time a family moves, researchers have found.
Aug 13, 2019
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Cardiology
Salt regulations linked to 9,900 cases of cardiovascular disease and 1,500 cancer cases
A relaxation of UK industry regulation of salt content in food has been linked with 9,900 additional cases of cardiovascular disease, and 1,500 cases of stomach cancer.
Jul 19, 2019
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Health
Study disproves accusations of ghost patient fraud by GPs
A research paper published last year has put paid to claims that GPs in England are cheating the system by claiming for non-existent patients.
Jun 13, 2019
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Neuroscience
Persons with Alzheimer's disease have a higher risk of head injuries
Persons with Alzheimer's disease have approximately 30 percent higher risk of head injuries, and 50 percent higher risk of traumatic brain injuries than persons without Alzheimer's disease, a recent study from University ...
Mar 11, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Long work weeks may be depressing, especially for women
(HealthDay)—Feeling trapped behind a desk, a counter or on the factory floor does no favors for the mind.
Feb 27, 2019
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