May be worth further exploring cannabinoids as potential cancer treatment, say researchers. It may be worth exploring further the use of cannabidiol (‘CBD’) oil as…
The climate crisis is taking an increasing toll on the mental health of children and young people; leaders must act now to create a path…
Linked to calcium deposits in coronary arteries, used to measure cardiovascular disease risk But findings don’t outweigh numerous health benefits of exercise, emphasize researchers. Physical…
Reported changes short lived, but research into this possible adverse reaction remains critical to the success of the vaccination program. Some women say their periods…
Greatest risk seems to be among earliest responders on day of attack. The risk of prostate cancer was 24% higher among 9/11 rescue and recovery…
And they are younger, on average, when diagnosed with the disease. Firefighters who worked at the World Trade Center following the 9/11 attacks in 2001…
Figures correspond to nearly 7% more than expected, show World Bank economist estimates. An extra 267,000 infants will likely have died in 2020 in low…
Certain proteins might provide clues to underlying biological mechanisms, say researchers. People with mentally stimulating jobs have a lower risk of dementia in old age…
Findings independent of age, sex, general health and lifestyle. Widespread pain is linked to a heightened risk of all types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease,…
Global eradication of COVID-19 probably feasible, and more so than for polio, say public health experts. Main challenges lie in securing high vaccine uptake and…
A rise in cases of short-sightedness (myopia) among children in Hong Kong may be linked to a significant decrease in the time they have been…
Process plagued by missing efficacy data and questionable evidence; Some experts argue that FDA’s standards for evidence are too low. Since the US Food and…
Significantly fewer gut bugs linked to neurotransmitter activity. Children with autism seem to have a distinctive and underdeveloped range and volume of gut bacteria (microbiome)…
The patient experienced facial palsy after each dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The case of a patient who experienced two facial palsies – one after…
Should we delay covid-19 vaccination in children? The net benefit of vaccinating children is unclear, and vulnerable people worldwide should be prioritized instead, say experts…
Younger athletes are at greater risk of atrial fibrillation than older athletes, say researchers. Athletes may have more than twice the risk of irregular heart…
And might increase the risk of side effects. Muscle relaxant drugs are largely ineffective for low back pain, despite being widely prescribed for this condition,…
Trial provides ‘grounds for optimism’ for many people with persistent headaches and those who care for them. Eating a diet rich in omega 3 (n-3)…