Health news English GPs limiting services could cause healthcare delays - experts General practitioners’ (GPs) move to limit daily visits could add pressure to other medical services, but the full impact isn’t yet clear because GPs will individually decide what to do. 03/08/2024
Health news Millennials, Gen X at higher risk of 17 cancers than older generations Younger people are more likely to develop cancer than prior generations, underscoring the elevated risks in childhood and young adulthood, according to new research from the US. 02/08/2024
Health news Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed - experts Policy and lifestyle interventions to address 14 risk factors for dementia could significantly curb the neurocognitive disorder’s global burden. 01/08/2024
wellbeing Cycling on your commute lowers risk of disease and poor mental health A landmark study undertaken over two decades showed cyclists had about half the risk of dying compared with inactive commuters. 17/07/2024
Health news Fewer children are being vaccinated than pre-COVID, WHO finds The world has yet to catch up from a major drop in childhood immunisations during the COVID pandemic, according to new data. 15/07/2024
Health news How prepared is Europe to deal with the new threat of bird flu? Scientists are raising the alarm about US cases of H5N1 in cows as transmission to humans is easier. Here in Europe, steps are being taken to prepare. 12/07/2024
Health news UK sugar tax slashed children's added sugar intake by half Many soft drink manufacturers reformulated their products after the tax was announced in 2016, helping to reduce kids’ added sugar consumption over the next three years. 10/07/2024
Health news Study finds air pollution reduces IVF success Being exposed to air pollution around the time of egg retrieval can significantly curb the odds of a successful transfer through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a new study has found. 08/07/2024
Health news Popular weight-loss drugs may be linked to blinding condition - study Researchers identified a possible link between semaglutide and a rare eye condition but said more research is needed to know whether the drug actually caused the problem. 03/07/2024
Health news New mpox strain could become global health threat, experts warn Lack of access to vaccines, stigma, and a fast-moving new variant have hindered the DRC’s mpox response. 03/07/2024
Health news Better nutrition in early life tied to brain health in old age - study New research indicates that people who eat healthy food throughout their lives are more likely to have better cognitive abilities later in life. 02/07/2024
Health news Herpes costs billions in medical care and productivity losses - study Researchers estimated the economic cost of genital herpes across the globe in 2016, with the Western Pacific region and the Americas the most burdened. 02/07/2024
Health news Scientists confirm 'forever chemicals' are absorbed through the skin PFAS, known as forever chemicals, can make their way into the bloodstream through skin contact, according to new research. 27/06/2024