Health
'Appalling decline' in UK children's health—report
Rising infant mortality, a surge in obesity and neglected tooth decay have left UK children aged under five facing a "bleak" future, a report published on Monday warned.
Feb 5, 2024
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Cardiology
Researchers identify new biomarker in quality of blood donations
A collaborative cohort of researchers, led by University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus professor Angelo D'Alessandro, has identified kynurenine as a critical new biomarker in the quality of stored red blood cells (RBCs), ...
Jan 31, 2024
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Health
UK unveils plan to ban disposable e-cigarettes
The UK will introduce legislation to ban disposable e-cigarettes in order to tackle a rise in youth vaping, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Monday.
Jan 29, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Study explores harmful communication in oncology
Ph.D. student Janine Westendorp and her colleagues conducted literature research on what patients with cancer and their loved ones perceive as harmful communication from health care providers. The results were published in ...
Jan 23, 2024
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Health
WHO chief warns pandemic accord hangs in the balance
The World Health Organization chief fears plans for a global pandemic preparedness agreement will fall apart amid wrangling and disinformation, warning on Monday that future generations "may not forgive us".
Jan 22, 2024
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Health
Future benefits of water fluoridation not guaranteed, study shows
Existing drinking water fluoridation programs in England still provide marginal savings for the NHS, but there is no guarantee new schemes would continue to do so, a new study called LOTUS led by University of Manchester ...
Jan 15, 2024
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Health
Four ways men and women can improve their health before trying to conceive
It's well-known how important it is to look after your health during and after pregnancy. But it can also be just as important for both men and women to focus on their health even before they begin trying for a baby.
Jan 11, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
PFAS may increase risk of disease in unborn children, new study suggests
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of synthetically produced chemicals used in a wide range of everyday products worldwide. They are often called "forever chemicals" since it takes a very ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Medications
Antimicrobial resistance now hits lower-income countries the hardest, but superbugs are a global threat
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the World Health Organization's most urgent health challenges for the next decade. While AMR is a global threat, a tale of two worlds emerges, highlighting the heightened vulnerability ...
Dec 12, 2023
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Health
New projections reveal soaring health risks of persistent global inaction over the climate emergency
New data reveal the catastrophic threat to the health and survival of billions of people all over the world, and to successful adaptation efforts, from any further delays in action to limit temperature increase to 1.5°C ...
Nov 14, 2023
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