Medibulletin Desk
One in five children have mental health problems, finds results from the Ontario Child Health Study 2014 (OCHS)
One in five Ontario children and youth suffer from a mental disorder, but less than one-third have had contact with a mental...
Study finds that when people use a single pharmacy they stop using crucial heart medicines when it closes
New research from the University of Illinois at Chicago shows that when pharmacies close, people stop taking heart medications. These include statins,...
Light intensity physical activity is associated with larger brain volume and healthy brain aging
New research suggests that engaging in regular physical activity may prevent cognitive decline and dementia. Active individuals have lower metabolic and vascular risk factors and these...
US scientists warn that dip in vaccine cover could spur measles cases
Much like India's experience of false anti-vaccine propaganda queering the pitch for the measles-rubella campaign, the world is seeing a surge in measles cases because of vaccine hesitancy.
In...
Research shows more than two hours a day screen time can cause attention deficit, host of physical problems
Screen time above a two-hour threshold at five years of age is associated with an increased risk of attention deficit.
According to a...
An experimental antiplatelet compound for acute stroke inhibited clot formation without increasing bleeding risk, finds study
An investigational antiplatelet compound inhibited clot formation without increasing bleeding, according to an early stage research published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, an...
Study shows that political and socioeconomic crisis in Venezuela has caused an explosive increase in malaria cases
Venezuela's socioeconomic and political crisis has caused a huge upsurge in malaria cases. This has undone years of progress in battling the disease...
Celebrity fat-shaming incidents increase womens’ anti-fat attitude, finds new study
Celebrities, particularly female celebrities, are routinely criticized about their appearance, also called celebrity "fat-shaming".
Although these comments are passed on as trivial and inconsequential, the effects of these messages can extend...
Children of mothers who had diabetes during pregnancy are at increased risk of developing diabetes before the age of 22 years
Children of mothers who had gestational diabetes or diabetes during pregnancy are at increased risk of diabetes themselves. This...
The National Hand Hygiene Initiative reduced infections in 132 hospitals in the country
Since its implementation in 2009, the National Australian Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) has seen significant, sustained improvements in hand hygiene compliance among Australian healthcare workers.
It reduced risks...
