One million people in England vape despite never having smoked regularly, study finds Researchers suggest stricter regulation as one in 10 people in Britain aged 16 or over now use e-cigarettes The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2024
Superbugs predicted to kill 39 million New research in The Lancet underscores our growing antibiotic resistance crisis Salon · Sep 18, 2024
Flavonoid-rich foods and drinks may cut risk of dementia, study finds Researchers say six additional servings of foods such as berries, tea and red wine daily could lower the risk by 28% The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024
Superbugs to kill 40 million by 2050; 5 deadly ways they affect our body Superbugs may kill almost 40 million people by 2050, a new study by The Lancet assessed. The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance or AMR could mean challenges in treating diseases which could lead to significant mortality. The Times of India · Sep 17, 2024
Warning more than 39m could die from antibiotic-resistant infections AMR occurs when bacteria and diseases evolve to no longer respond to drugs designed to treat the infection The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024
Scientists are closing in on the true, horrifying scale of death and disease in Gaza A pause for polio vaccinations is welcome, but the disease’s presence is a window on the true cost of Israel’s war, writes global public health expert Devi Sridhar The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2024
Cancer in millennials rising; top lifestyle changes to cut cancer risk Cancer cases are rising exponentially among millennials and Generation X and the growing threat among youth could be linked to obesity, poor diet, environmental factors, lack of exercise and poor sleep. A study published in medical journal The Lancet reported an increase in diagnosis of 17 types of cancer in… The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024
Many Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented, But Far From All: Study Millions of cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by reducing a range of risk factors such as smoking or air pollution, according to a major new study, though outside experts warn that such measures can only go so far. International Business Times · Aug 1, 2024
Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed, study finds Researchers name 14 factors for people to address to ‘hugely’ reduce risk of developing condition The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
Is it possible to reverse diabetes? 5 mantras revealed by senior diabetologist Diabetes is on a rapid rise in India and has already affected 30 per cent of the population. As per a Lancet study, almost 101 million people in India, around 11.4% of the country's population, have diabetes, while 136 million people, around 15.3% of the people have pre-diabetes. Amid the… The Times of India · Jul 29, 2024
Why researchers fear the Gaza death toll could reach 186,000 War doesn’t just kill people through direct violence. Malnutrition, healthcare shortages and unsanitary conditions inevitably follow The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2024
‘More than 186,000 dead’ in Gaza: How credible are the estimates published on The Lancet? According to a "letter" published on the website of the British medical journal The Lancet, "186,000 or even more deaths could be attributable to the current conflict in Gaza". This is a significantly higher death toll than the 38,345 announced by the Hamas-run territory’s health ministry on Thursday. FRANCE 24… France 24 · Jul 11, 2024
Gaza toll could exceed 186,000, Lancet study says The study finds factors like diseases will lead to many more indirect deaths in the long run even if the war stops now. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2024
The Human Body Can’t Combat Extreme Heat Forever — Here’s When Things Break Down Here’s what actually happens to your body during a heat wave — and why it's so dangerous. Inverse · Jun 20, 2024
The Conversation · Jun 14, 2024 Many people get withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop antidepressants. So how can you safely stop? Around one in seven Australians take antidepressants. The decision to start is often made in a time of crisis, with the thought they might help for a period and then be stopped. Most people don’t start antidepressants thinking they will take them for life.
International Business Times UK · May 15, 2024 NHS Is Paying Obese Men £400 To Lose Weight and Texting Them to 'Avoid the Kebab Shop' Cash for weight loss? UK experts say it could save NHS money on diabetes and heart disease, but mental health risks of obesity add complexity.
The Times of India · Apr 18, 2024 Alcohol and liver health: How to drink responsibly Consumption of alcohol and its impact on the liver is a widely discussed topic in the health sector. The impact of consuming huge amounts of alcohol is known to all, but what remains unknown and unexplored is the data behind this. Alcohol-related liver diseases are rising, especially among young adults.…
The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024 Without access to recent and reliable data, democratic choices are impoverished: Lancet An editorial published in The Lancet warned that for the first time in 150 years, a whole decade has gone by with no official comprehensive data on India or its people, jeopardising India’s healthcare ecosystem.
The Times of India · Apr 5, 2024 Prostate cancer cases likely to double by 2040, finds study The findings of a new study on one of the most common types of cancer seen worldwide are alarming. The study published in the Lancet has found that the number of new prostate cancer cases around the world will more than double over the next two decades. "Our findings suggest…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2024 Prostate cancer cases worldwide likely to double by 2040, analysis finds Largest study of its kind predicts 85% increase in deaths from the disease in same period as more men live longer
Bored Panda · Apr 3, 2024 Man With Rare Disorder With Less Than 100 Reported Cases Sees People Like Demonic Figures Fewer than 100 cases of prosopometamorphopsia (PMO) have been reported so far. The post Man With Rare Disorder With Less Than 100 Reported Cases Sees People Like Demonic Figures first appeared on Bored Panda.
Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2024 Why will low birthrate in Europe trigger ‘Staggering social change’? Lancet report says Western countries will be forced to open borders wide to migration if economies are to survive.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024 Vulnerable Britons may be dying due to watchdog not approving dental antibiotics Exclusive: Refusal to approve antibiotic prophylaxis for those at risk of infective endocarditis may have increased deaths
International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024 Global Fertility Rate To Keep Plummeting, Major Study Warns The population of almost every country will be shrinking by the end of the century, a major study said Wednesday, warning that baby booms in developing nations and busts in rich ones will drive massive social change.
Salon · Mar 9, 2024 Antibiotic resistance is rising in Gaza War in Gaza, as elsewhere, contributes to a dangerous rise in drug-resistant pathogens