The new government halted a plan to outlaw smoking, a move critics call “a huge win for the tobacco industry” and “an act of idiocy” for public health. View original article Contributor: Rachel Pannett
The finding may help resolve a long-standing question: Why do far more cancer cells spread to the spine than to other bones in the body? View original article Contributor: Mark Johnson
The dynamic relationship between the gut and the immune system is crucial for maintaining overall well-being and optimal immune function. An imbalance in the gut microbiota can trigger immune system dysfunction and contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases, allergies, and even mood disorders. Conversely, a healthy gut can bolster immune resilience, reducing the risk … Read more
A government anti-smoking plan also includes costlier cigarettes and a ban on disposable vapes. Smoking is the leading cause of avoidable deaths in France. View original article Contributor: Aurelien Breeden
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