General Health
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High rates of long COVID diagnosis
More than a third of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 develop at least one persistent symptom of long COVID, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Cut consumption to tackle climate change – 200 medical journals
High income countries must cut consumption to enable the world to tackle the threat of climate change, 220 medical journals say today. Read more
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Midlife UK health burden increasing
A large proportion of UK adults in their late 40s have multiple health problems, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Harms of poor sleep cut by greater exercise
Researchers have found that the health impact of poor sleep may be mitigated by adequate physical activity. Read more
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Serious privacy problems’ warning over mobile health apps
Thousands of free mobile health apps downloaded to smart devices have inadequate and inconsistent privacy practices, according to new analysis published today. Read more
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Mortality risk from sleep disturbance
Frequent sleep disturbance has been linked to an increased risk of all-cause mortality in a new study. Read more
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Meat hazards may be through body fat
Meat eaters may suffer from increased health risks mainly because they carry more body fat than others, researchers reported today. Read more
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More research on 5G networks ‘needed’
A British academic has called for a halt to the global roll out of 5G until safety concerns are properly addressed. Read more
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How euthanasia rates vary across The Netherlands
Regions of The Netherlands have recorded a seven-fold unexplained variation in euthanasia rates, according to new analysis published today. Read more
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Christmas has many hazards – and some role models, says BMJ
Christmas is not cost-effective and can be dangerous – but people should decide for themselves whether it is worth celebrating, according to a light-hearted analysis pre-dating the current COVID crisis. Read more