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Recurrent pregnancy loss linked to increased stroke risk later in life
Interim statement on hybrid immunity and increasing population seroprevalence rates
Screen time, alcohol & poor sleep for girls: how pandemic impacts teens
Benefit of risk-guided strategy to prevent secondary heart events
Reach Alliance leads “change for a sustainable and inclusive future”: Joseph Wong in Times Higher Education
Back pain treatments shouldn’t neglect mind: study
First ever country level estimates of unintended pregnancy and abortion
Learning from women’s experiences during childbirth to improve quality of care
Medical equality undermined by mistaken doctors
New study identifies African ‘hotspot’ for highly infectious diseases
WHO and NAM encourage digital platforms to apply global principles for identifying credible sources of health information
International study reveals how drug safety advisories affect prescribing
New research shows kids can help families cut salt consumption
Problematic levels of loneliness widespread in many countries
New study highlights major deficiencies in lung cancer care in Australia
Four in ten consultations at GP clinics were with frequent attenders
‘Breakthrough’ Otago research confirms skin infections as cause of rheumatic fever
Superheroes – marvel at healthy living
Covid pandemic puts spotlight on science misinformation ‘triggers’
High prevalence of psychological distress among healthcare workers during pandemic: study
Interim statement on Covid vaccination for children and adolescents
Kidney failure impacts life expectancy of women more than men
Arm and shoulder disability and pain after breast cancer surgery reduced by exercise
Study shows how to debunk health misinformation
Researchers lead effort to understand short- and long-term effects of Covid on patients, caregivers
Zinc shown to prevent symptoms and shorten duration of common cold and flu-like illnesses
How Covid Vaccine Marketing Strategies Must Change for Global Success
New five-country study reveals wide variation in salt content across processed fish and meat products
Type 2 diabetes health checks down by 7.4 million due to UK’s covid restrictions in 2020
Global health community calls for climate action ahead of COP26 to avert “biggest health threat facing humanity”
Scientists find vital link to identify people at risk of aneurysms
Drinking Linked to a Decline in Brain Health Across Lifespan
New research continues to support role of eggs in a healthy diet for diabetes
Love goes on in lockdown, but is less physical for some
Future doctors need more nutrition education
Diseases of despair diagnoses increase in Pennsylvania
Conversation about suicide prevention leads to safe gun storage, study finds
Do cloth masks work? Only if you machine wash them after use, researchers say
Lung cancer screening a step closer to reality following combined study
Drowning biggest killer of children in Indian Sundarbans
Early birds vs night owls: for diabetics, an early bedtime is best
Toy recalls no protection for children
Conversion to Type 2 Diabetes declining
Dietary guidelines incompatible with global targets
Too many men avoid bowel cancer tests
Study reveals high prevalence of ‘hidden’ illnesses in people with type 2 diabetes
Too many men avoid bowel cancer test kits
Stress-management strategies can boost health care teams during pandemic