Addiction
The fight over vaping: Lobbyists, campaigners clash before summit
Does vaping offer an opportunity for smokers to kick their deadly tobacco habit, or pose a vast new health threat to the world's young people?
Feb 3, 2024
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News tagged with cochrane review
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
With COVID surging, should I wear a mask?
COVID is on the rise again, with a peak likely over the holiday season.
Nov 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health first aid training works despite recent reports, say researchers
More than 6 million people worldwide have been trained in Mental Health First Aid.
Oct 17, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Timing is everything when it comes to starting a family, says new review
A new review of methods to increase chances of successful conception suggests that timed intercourse using urine ovulation tests probably improves live birth and pregnancy rates in women under 40 who had been trying to conceive ...
Sep 14, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Study reveals vital role of supportive managers to minimize physical restraint use in care homes
A new review finds that the use of physical restraints on care home residents can be reduced without increasing the risk of falls, when frontline care staff are empowered by supportive managers.
Jul 27, 2023
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Health
How to treat jellyfish stings: Urine not recommended
If you have been stung by a jellyfish at the beach, you'll know how painful and unpleasant it can be. But how best to treat jellyfish stings has been debated over the years.
Jun 7, 2023
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Health
Hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog? Here's what we know about phytoestrogens for menopausal symptoms
While some women glide through menopause, more than 85% experience one or more unpleasant symptoms, which can impact their physical and mental health, daily activities and quality of life.
Jun 5, 2023
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Medical research
Does my treatment work? How major medical reviews can be 'gold standard' evidence, yet flawed
Medical decision-making is complex. There are often hundreds, if not thousands, of published studies that may impact how to manage your medical condition.
May 23, 2023
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Medical research
Cranberry juice can prevent recurrent UTIs, but only for some people
Many of us know cranberries as a tasty condiment to have with our Christmas turkey, or the juice that accompanies vodka in a cosmopolitan cocktail. You might have also heard cranberries prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Apr 19, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: No, that new study doesn't show that masks are useless
Earlier this year, a review of research on masks by the Cochrane Library prompted headlines declaring that community masking has little impact on the spread of COVID-19. We asked Prof. Jason Abaluck, who co-authored a landmark ...
Mar 13, 2023
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