GPs and general practice have access to valuable data that is vital to the health of the public. In this blog post we will explore the importance of surveillance data collected in general practice and how it underpins our understanding of health across the nation. What is GP surveillance data? A third of GPs in … Read more
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Longevity drugs for our canine companions are moving closer to reality. They also raise questions about what it might mean to succeed. View original article Contributor: Emily Anthes
Effective drugs that have made the disease curable have yet to reach most of the region. View original article Contributor: Stephanie Nolen and Natalija Gormalova
About 14% of U.S. adults said they used marijuana edibles as of 2022, and research suggests many of them do so in search of better sleep. One small 2021 study of cannabis users found that more than three-quarters of them thought they slept better thanks to the drug. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] But despite the popularity of … Read more
U.K. health officials have reported a person with a flu strain typically found in pigs, marking the first time this variant has been detected in a human in the country. The U.K. Health Security Agency is working to determine any risks the pathogen might pose to human health, it said in a statement Monday. The … Read more
New Zealand has scrapped the world’s first generational smoking ban, a year after the country passed the legislation. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who was sworn in on Monday, announced his decision to repeal the tobacco restrictions before they ever came into effect, saying his top priority was to improve the economy and curb inflation. [time-brightcove … Read more
These tips on pollution, diet and vaccination can help you breathe easier for years to come. View original article Contributor: Ashley Abramson
“I’m happy to be alive and to see how I can take where I’ve ended up and do something positive with it,” said Nora Super, who suffered a spinal cord injury in July. View original article Contributor: Judith Graham
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents to discuss sleep issues with their child’s pediatrician before trying melatonin. View original article Contributor: Linda Searing