Some stress in early life extends lifespan
Some stress at a young age could actually lead to a longer life, new research…
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Gender dysphoria: puberty blockers and loss of bone mineral density
Cohen and Barnes clearly articulate the ongoing debate on the effects of puberty blockers (gonadotrophin…
Gender dysphoria: a question of informed consent
We welcome discussion around the treatment of children with gender dysphoria, particularly the concerns that…
A common drug could help restore limb function after spinal cord injury
Long-term treatment with gabapentin, a commonly prescribed drug for nerve pain, could help restore upper…
UK must act to reduce harm from drug misuse
Two House of Commons select committees have recently produced reports on problematic drug use and…
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Global carbon emissions growth slows, but hits record high
Coal use is down dramatically in the United States and the European Union, and renewable…
Gender dysphoria: scientific oversight falling between responsible institutions should worry us all
The troubles around the Gender Identity Development Service’s study12 seem to be symptomatic of our…
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Engaging with GMC process reduces severity of sanctions, study suggests
Doctors’ age, race, sex, or country of qualification play no role in deciding the seriousness…
High levels of bad cholesterol in early middle age are linked to CVD risk decades later, study finds
Taking action to reduce “bad” cholesterol much earlier in life could prevent many cardiovascular events,…
The doctors standing for election as MPs in 2019
In the coming general election on 12 December, 51 doctors are standing as candidates. Most…
The doctor on the doorstep: Alex Armitage, paediatrician and green campaigner
Alex Armitage, a paediatric emergency doctor, is sitting cross legged in a school hall in…
Authors’ reply to Shaw
Shaw fails to recognise why journalists have been drawn into reporting on interventions and research…
Gender dysphoria: same old media tropes
Investigative journalism has an inherent publication bias. Rather than shedding light on the relevant sociopolitical,…
Proposed Ohio bill asks doctors to re-implant ectopic pregnancies or face “abortion murder” charges
Legislators in Ohio, USA, have introduced a bill that would outlaw abortion and could charge…
Giving Back: The Science Behind It
Here’s why giving back feels good and how it can help improve your health, according…
Pre-arrest and intra-arrest prognostic factors associated with survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest: systematic review and meta-analysis
AbstractObjectiveTo determine associations between important pre-arrest and intra-arrest prognostic factors and survival after in-hospital cardiac…
Effectiveness of treatment for alcohol problems: findings of the randomised UK alcohol treatment trial (UKATT)
An error occurred in figure 1 of this paper by the UKATT Research Team (BMJ…
The effect of remote ischaemic preconditioning on myocardial injury in emergency hip fracture surgery (PIXIE trial): phase II randomised clinical trial
AbstractObjectiveTo investigate whether remote ischaemic preconditioning (RIPC) prevents myocardial injury in patients undergoing hip fracture…
Unhealthy sponsorship of sport
The recent sponsorship deal between the England and Wales Cricket Board and KP Snacks is…
David Oliver: Hearing loss in hospital
One in six people in England has hearing loss—around 42% of people over 50 and…
Here’s What To Wear On A First Date, Per Science
Unsure what to wear on your first date? Here are a few pointers from science…
How Bright Exactly Is The Moon?
Just how bright exactly is the front side of the Moon? Experts and scientists attempt…
NASA To Build “Robot Hotel” Aboard The ISS
NASA is reportedly sending a “robot hotel” to the International Space Station, to be taken…
Researchers Develop Kidney Stone Treatment That’s ‘Faster’ And ‘Less Painful’
A drug combination can ease the suffering of kidney stone patients while helping cure this…
Intermittent Fasting: Reasons Why You Should Embrace This Eating Plan
Here are several reasons why you should try intermittent fasting, according to health experts. Read…
Cannabis Jobs In U.S. Are Booming; Salaries Among Highest In US
Employment in the U.S. cannabis industry is surging and so are salaries. Read Original Article:…
Ice Baths Have No Benefits For Muscle Building, Study Claims
A new study adds to the evidence of the negative effects of ice baths on…
Medical Shocker: Doctors Often Prescribe Placebos
Doctors admit to using a placebo at least once during their medical careers. Read Original…
Scientists Uncover Cause Of Gender Dysphoria
A new study that has recently reviewed decades of previous research has revealed that a…
Artificial Brain Cells Could Help Combat Diseases Like Alzheimer’s
Scientists have finally configured how to recreate artificial brain cells in tiny computer chips by…
Effective Ways To Stop Yourself From Overeating
From eating slowly, avoiding food containers to managing stress, read on to know the best…
Toddler’s Stomach Perforated After Swallowing 37 Magnetic Balls
A 3-year-old child in China underwent emergency surgery to remove 37 magnetic balls from her…
Supplements May Help Counter Early Aging Syndrome
Researchers found common NAD+ supplements could help delay aging in people with Werner Syndrome, a…
Eye Yoga: Best Exercise To Keep Your Eyes Healthy, Relieve Stress
Eye yoga aims to improve flexibility of the eyes and to help enhance focus through…
Ultrasound Technology Reportedly Relieves Parkinson’s Symptoms
A new study evaluated the potential of magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy in treating essential…
Medical Breakthrough: New Blood Test Could Detect A Wide Range Of Diseases
In a recently published study, researchers used artificial intelligence to identify protein binding abilities of…
Spirit of the Solstice, an alternative health and wellness fair this weekend – WJMN – UPMatters.com
Spirit of the Solstice, an alternative health and wellness fair this weekend WJMN – UPMatters.com Read…
Tech startups gravitate toward cities with strong social networks, study finds
The presence of technology startups can drive economic growth for their home cities. So how…
Siting cell towers needs careful planning: Health impacts?
The health impacts of radio-frequency radiation (RFR) are still inconclusive, but the data to date…
Highly sensitive epigenomic technology combats disease
Much remains unknown about diseases and the way our bodies respond to them, in part…
Transition to exhaustion: Clues for cancer immunotherapy
Research on immune cells ‘exhausted’ by chronic viral infection provides clues on how to refine…
How does protein fit in your holiday diet or New Year’s resolutions?
While some diets load up on protein and other diets dictate protein sources, it can…
For some corals, meals can come with a side of microplastics
A new experiment has found that some corals are more likely to eat microplastics when…
Dynamics of crucial immune system proteins
Of the many marvels of the human immune system, the processing of antigens by the…
Detecting solar flares, more in real time
Computers can learn to find flares and other events in vast streams of solar images…
Southern Arizona once looked like Tibet
A new study determined that the Earth’s crust in southern Arizona was once almost 60…
Study sheds light on the peculiar ‘normal’ phase of high-temperature superconductors
Every character has a back story, and so do high-temperature superconductors, which conduct electricity with…
Distress tolerance plays role in alcohol use and abuse among firefighters
A newly published report finds that firefighters who struggle with PTSD symptoms, and who think…
How a cellular shuttle helps HIV-1 spread in immune organs
New insight on how a type of cell facilitates the spread of HIV-1 has just…
Virtual reality could help flu vaccination rates
Using a virtual reality simulation to show how flu spreads and its impact on others…