Over the last few decades, there has been growing concern about loneliness across all ages, particularly in middle-aged and older
Day: October 1, 2020
Mild to severe: Immune system holds clues to virus reaction
One of COVID-19’s scariest mysteries is why some people are mildly ill or have no symptoms and others rapidly die—and
Financial distress linked to suicide risk in people with ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is linked to higher levels of financial distress in adults—and a fourfold higher risk of suicide
Even in people with Parkinson’s gene, coffee may be protective
Even for people with a gene mutation tied to Parkinson’s disease, coffee consumption may be associated with a lower risk
HPV vaccine effective against cervical cancer
Women vaccinated against HPV have a significantly lower risk of developing cervical cancer, and the positive effect is most pronounced
Cardiac arrest is common in critically ill patients with COVID-19
Cardiac arrest is common in critically ill patients with COVID-19 and is associated with poor survival, particularly among patients aged
Is it time to reframe the assisted dying debate?
Several articles published by The BMJ today explore the debate around assisted dying, in which, subject to safeguards, terminally ill people who
Irregular and long menstrual cycles linked to greater risk of early death
Irregular and long menstrual cycles in adolescence and adulthood are associated with a greater risk of early death (before age
