Findings provide “meaningful evidence” for adolescent health and wellbeing, say researchers Spending three or more hours a day on social media is associated with poor sleep patterns, such as falling asleep after 11 pm on school nights and waking during the night, among UK teens, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Open. The findings […]
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Antidepressants linked to heightened pregnancy related diabetes risk
Venlafaxine and amitriptyline and longer course of treatment associated with greatest risks Taking antidepressants while expecting a baby is linked to a heightened risk of developing diabetes that is specifically related to pregnancy, known as gestational diabetes, finds research published in the online journal BMJ Open. The risk was greatest among mums to be who were […]
Industry has unduly influenced TV advertising regs on restricting unhealthy kids’ foods
With commercial interests to protect, UK broadcast regulator Ofcom shouldn’t lead on public health issues, argue doctors Industry has unduly influenced the regulations for TV advertising of unhealthy foods to children, likely weakening legislation in this area, argue doctors in an analysis, published in the online journal BMJ Open. The UK broadcast regulator, Ofcom, which has […]
“Extensive gender discrimination in healthcare access” for women in India, suggests study
Younger and older women and those living furthest away from major hospital most likely to miss out on healthcare Women in India face “extensive gender discrimination” in access to healthcare, suggests a study of outpatient appointments at one major tertiary care hospital in Delhi, and published in the online journal BMJ Open. Younger (30 and below) […]
UK tick-borne Lyme disease cases may be 3 times higher than previous estimates
Based on these figures, new cases might top 8000 in 2019, estimate researchers New cases of tick-borne Lyme disease in the UK may be three times higher than previous estimates suggest, and might top 8000 in 2019, based on these figures, concludes research published in the online journal BMJ Open. Lyme disease is a bacterial (Borrelia) […]
Nations with strong women’s rights likely to have better population health and faster growth
Trend evident even in resource-poor countries, say researchers Nations with strong women’s rights are more likely to have better health and faster growth than those who don’t promote and protect these values, finds research published in the online journal BMJ Open. This trend is evident in even in resource-poor countries, say the researchers. While many parts […]
Fall in GP antibiotic prescribing has been slowest for older patients and those with an unclear diagnosis
Fewer broad spectrum beta-lactams are being prescribed suggesting GPs are opting for more targeted drugs GP in England are prescribing fewer antibiotics and when they prescribe them they are increasingly choosing drugs that target a narrow range of organisms rather than broad spectrum antibiotics, suggests new research from King’s College London published online in BMJ Open. However, falls in GPs’ […]
Menstrual symptoms linked to nearly 9 days of lost productivity through presenteeism every year
But real impact on women and society is underestimated and poorly appreciated, say researchers Menstrual period symptoms may be linked to nearly nine days of lost productivity every year through presenteeism, suggests the largest study of its kind, published in the online journal BMJ Open. But the real impact on women and society is underestimated and […]
Women’s awareness of alcohol’s role in breast cancer risk is poor
Screening and outpatient clinic appointments may offer opportunity to improve knowledge Women’s awareness of alcohol’s role in boosting breast cancer risk is poor, indicates research published in the online journal BMJ Open. Only one in five women attending breast clinics and screening appointments and only half of the staff questioned at one NHS UK centre knew […]
Strobe lighting at dance music festivals linked to tripling in epileptic fit risk
Warnings and preventive measures needed for susceptible individuals, argue researchers Strobe lighting at electronic dance music festivals may be linked to a tripling in the risk of epileptic fits in susceptible individuals, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Open. Organisers need to issue warnings and advice on preventive measures, particularly for those who have […]