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A randomised clinical trial has found soy isoflavone supplements are not beneficial to people with poorly controlled asthma.
A review of the evidence on types of surgery for stress urinary incontinence could help women make a more informed choice about treat
A falls prevention education intervention tested in a randomised controlled trial in Australian hospitals has proved successful in re
Induction of labour for large-for-date fetuses might reduce risk of injury to the baby during labour without increasing the likelihoo
Women in developed countries continue to face significant barriers to securing an abortion in early pregnancy, a review of the eviden
Nursing students in Spain are less knowledgeable about the health risks of smoking than their predecessors were a decade ago, suggest
Women who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to manage menopausal symptoms may have an increased risk of bone fract
Elder abuse is common among older adults living in the community, and is especially prevalent among black and minority ethnic people
Among people with end-stage liver disease, those who are immigrants, divorced or on a lower income level are less likely to have a po
Older women who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution may experience accelerated brain ageing, suggests a study.
The gut microbe Akkermansia muciniphila may hold the key to better metabolic health and healthier fat distribution in the body, sugge
Scientists have identified a gene mutation linked to the development of an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) may be no more effective at controlling moderate to severe pain than routine care, according to a randomised controlled trial in English hospitals.
Major depressive disorder and the use of antidepressants is associated with lower bone density in men, a study in Australia has revealed.
Eating half a handful of nuts a day can lower the risk of dying from several major causes of death, including cancer, heart disease, and respiratory disease, suggests a study in the Netherlands.
Clinicians often misdiagnose zinc deficiency and seem to be unaware of the health risks of excess zinc, suggests an audit of clinical practice in Glasgow hospitals.
Giving drugs before surgery to reduce postoperative pain may be ineffective, suggests a review of six quality studies of patients who had surgery for impacted wisdom teeth.
Post mortems are on the ‘verge of extinction’ in UK hospitals, reveals a survey that raises questions about the impact of the decline on patient safety and clinical audit.
