Concern mounting over fall in measles vaccine uptake
Cases have been rising around the world.
UK News|May 3, 2022
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Steroid injections trial offers fresh hope for patients with hip pain
Patients with osteoarthritis of the hip currently have ‘limited’ treatment options.
UK News|Apr 6, 2022
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Warmer summer nights linked to higher risk of heart death in some older men
For every 1C increase in heat there appears to be an increased risk for men in their early 60s
UK News|Mar 28, 2022
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Stomach bugs ‘decreased by more than half during first six months of lockdown’
Gastrointestinal outbreaks reported to health agencies during the first six months of lockdown fell by 52%, according to the study.
UK News|Mar 22, 2022
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Transmission of Covid from mothers to newborns is ‘rare’
It is even less likely in affluent countries, experts said.
UK News|Mar 16, 2022
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People who catch Covid-19 ‘more likely to then suffer depression and anxiety’
Anxiety rates were 35% higher among those who had had Covid and 39% higher for depression.
UK News|Feb 16, 2022
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Up to one in three UK children consuming caffeinated energy drinks – study
Research suggested that about a quarter of teenagers aged 13 and 14 had one energy drink or more per week.
UK News|Feb 7, 2022
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Suffering health problems in midlife ‘more than doubles risk of dementia’
Two or more chronic conditions was associated with a 2.4-fold increase in risk of dementia over a typical follow-up of 32 years.
UK News|Feb 2, 2022
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Hospital admission for childhood infections dipped dramatically during lockdown
Researchers found that admissions for meningitis reduced by 50% after the pandemic hit.
UK News|Jan 20, 2022
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‘Frequent attenders’ account for four in 10 GP consultations, study finds
The number of consultations for those who were frequent attenders doubled in the past 20 years.
UK News|Dec 20, 2021
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Song by US rapper Logic led to increased calls to suicide helpline, study shows
The song generated strong public attention upon its release and following two notable performances.
UK News|Dec 16, 2021
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Risk of Covid infection in the double-vaccinated increases over time – study
Israel was one of the first countries to roll out a large scale Covid-19 vaccination campaign, but has been battling a resurgence in infections.
UK News|Nov 24, 2021
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Housework linked to sharper memory among older adults – study
A combination of light household chores and more physically challenging housework appeared to have the most benefit.
UK News|Nov 22, 2021
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Pandemic toll: Millions of ‘years lost’ and life expectancies cut short
Researchers calculated that more than 28 million ‘extra years of life’ were lost in 2020.
UK News|Nov 3, 2021
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Targeted messaging needed to tackle vaccine hesitancy – study
Researchers found that vaccine hesitancy was a particular issue in non-white British ethnic groups and younger adults.
UK News|Nov 2, 2021
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