Leading medics warn of ‘profound public health crisis’ caused by plastics
Experts are calling for evidence on the health impact of plastics to be placed at the core of any UN treaty agreed at final talks in November.
Experts are calling for evidence on the health impact of plastics to be placed at the core of any UN treaty agreed at final talks in November.
Therapy using laughter has been trialled for a number of conditions.
Researchers said psychological resilience plays an important role in maintaining health and wellbeing.
The number of GP practices has fallen by a fifth in England as patient lists grow, researchers found.
Researchers said trials are needed to confirm their findings.
Academics analysed data from 1,521 households in London and the north of England.
Such medication has been banned at NHS gender identity clinics since March.
Researchers examined ‘problematic smartphone use’ among older teenagers.
Researchers said ‘problematic’ prescribing of the drugs to high-risk groups could cost millions and lead to lost years of good health for patients.
The analysis included records from 608,278 youngsters living in north-east London aged five to 16.
And sleeping for seven to nine hours each night is optimal for brain function.
Henrietta Hughes said NHS trusts are in danger of focusing too much on finance, which makes the working culture ‘toxic’.
Parkinson’s disease can affect speech in several ways and many people with the condition speak quietly and in one tone.
Charities were dismayed that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill did not get through Parliament before the General Election was called.
Lifting heavy weights three times a week for a year appears to have long-lasting benefits, researchers say.