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Drinking at least six cups of coffee every day is associated with a decreased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), say researc
A fall in the provision of one-to-one nursing care for sick and premature newborns is linked to a higher death rate in neonatal inten
Obesity and overweight during adolescence increase the risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), say Israeli researchers.
Internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) can significantly improve outcomes for people with body dysmorphia, suggests a new s
A combination of viewing photographs and listening to music can reduce pre-operative anxiety, say Spanish researchers.
People who are members of social groups, such as book clubs and church groups, are likely to live longer after retirement than those
Prenatal exposure to paracetamol increases a child’s risk of developing asthma, new research suggests.
The risk of catching Ebola from a survivor is ‘very low’, according to University of East Anglia (UEA) researchers who set out to dis
Individually tailored acupuncture significantly lessens pain intensity in people with the chronic condition fibromyalgia, latest stud
The benefits of using artificial mesh in the surgical treatment of vaginal prolapse must be weighed carefully against the increased r
Web- and phone-based tobacco cessation programmes are similarly effective in helping people quit smoking, but personal characteristic
National smoking legislation does reduce the harms caused by passive smoking, according to a review of the most up-to-date evidence.
Placebos can induce a release of dopamine in the brain of people with Parkinson’s disease and could be an effective treatment for those with the condition, say Italian researchers.
Children who start wheezing during infancy have a significantly increased risk of developing lung problems as adults, say UK researchers.
Targeted exercises to prevent ‘knee buckling’ can help maintain health and quality of life in older people by reducing their risk of falls, a new study suggests.
Reducing delays in blood transfusion practices could help lower the death rate among patients who experience life-threatening bleeding, new research has shown.
Young adults who spend long amounts of time using social media are more likely to experience sleep disturbance, latest study results suggest.
Breast cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy could be lacking sufficient antibodies to protect against common illnesses.
