Health
Adjusting meds may reduce fall risk in older adults
Simply adjusting the dose of an older adult's psychiatric medication could reduce their risk of falling, a new University of Michigan study suggests.
May 1, 2017
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Social Science and Medicine
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Research challenges idea that birth weight is a good proxy for population health
Despite dramatic improvements in human health, babies' average birth-weights have not increased over the last 150 years reveals new research from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Mar 6, 2017
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Health
Cold homes harm NZ youth health and schooling
A new study from the University of Otago, Wellington has found that young people are experiencing increased health problems, stress, and adverse social effects from cold housing.
Feb 13, 2017
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Health
Study suggests product reviews posted on shopping sites do not accurately reflect product benefits
Research from the University of Aberdeen suggests that product reviews posted on shopping sites like Amazon do not provide an accurate reflection of the actual benefit of the product.
Feb 10, 2017
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Health
Concerns over wasting doctor's time may affect decision to see GP
Worries over wasting their doctor's time, particularly at a time when NHS resources are stretched, may influence when and whether patients choose to see their GP, according to a study carried out by the University of Cambridge.
Feb 7, 2017
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Health
IMF lending conditions curb healthcare investment in West Africa, study finds
A new study suggests that lending conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund in West Africa squeeze "fiscal space" in nations such as Sierra Leone - preventing government investment in health systems and, in some ...
Jan 11, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
NHS hospitals that outsource cleaning linked with higher rates of MRSA
New research shows that NHS hospitals that employ private cleaners are associated with a higher incidence of MRSA, a 'superbug' that causes life-threatening infection and has previously been linked with a lack of cleanliness.
Dec 22, 2016
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Health
Combination of environmental stressors could mean more cognitive impairment for vulnerable older adults
Even with key steps taken to decrease air pollution in recent decades, there are serious health effects connected to auto exhaust and other pollutants in the air we breathe, especially for older adults.
Dec 15, 2016
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HIV & AIDS
Adapting the transtheoretical model of behavior change to understand PrEP engagement
One of the most groundbreaking HIV prevention strategies for HIV-negative gay and bisexual men (GBM) is a once-daily pill called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which is up to 99% effective in the prevention of HIV infection. ...
Dec 13, 2016
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Health
High utility bills strain more than the budget
(HealthDay)—High utility bills can be more than a budget-buster. They also can cause anxiety and depression in low-income families, a new study finds.
Sep 27, 2016
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