Tag: The BMJ
Larks have lower breast cancer risk than owls: BMJ
Study says that a morning person - a lark - has a lower risk of getting breast cancer than an evening person - an...
Increased intake of red meat linked to higher risk of death
Study says that increasing red meat intake, particularly processed red meat, is associated with a heightened risk of death
Days after a study said that...
Transgender women have a higher risk of breast cancer
Study examines the breast cancer risk in transgenders, says even if overall risk is lower, trans women have a higher risk
Transgender women (male sex...
Babies exposed to pesticides have higher autism risk
Study shows babies exposed to pesticides in first year of life have increased risk of autism
Exposure to common agricultural pesticides before birth and in...
Testosterone rules for female athletes belie medical practice: BMJ
Researchers question testosterone rules for female athletes saying they disregard natural genetic advantage
New rules to curb high testosterone levels in female athletes with differences...
Big tobacco bringing same market strategy into sugary drinks
Study shows how learnings from tobacco have been used to push sell sugar sweetened beverages
Tobacco conglomerates once used colors, flavors and marketing techniques to...
High testosterone levels up heart risk, hormone supplements have same effect
Study finds men who have high testosterone levels are more prone to blood clots and heart failure
Having a genetic predisposition to high testosterone levels...
Inducing labour has little benefit in late-term pregnancies
Inducing labour at 41 weeks of pregnancy provides little benefit over present ‘wait and see’ approach
Inducing labour at 41 weeks of pregnancy leads to...
‘Give us a Break’, BMJ says for overworked doctors across the...
Doctors often work impossible hours in highly stressful conditions. "Give us a Break" is The BMJ's cry for them
The BMJ has launched the 'give us...
Shock therapy: To be or not to be, debate experts in...
Shock therapy or electroconvulsive therapy is used for depression
Should we stop using electroconvulsive therapy to relieve symptoms of severe depression? Experts debate the issue...
