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Prescribing fewer antibiotics might not be enough to combat threat of ‘superbugs,’ says new research

Written by | 25 Jun 2025

Antimicrobial resistance is still spreading in the environment despite a reduction in the amounts of antibiotic drugs prescribed, according to a new study led by the University of… read more.

Doctors urge FIFA to end deal with Coca-Cola ahead of Club World Cup

Written by | 19 Jun 2025

Football’s governing body FIFA should drop Coca-Cola as sponsors of the 2025 Club World Cup which begins this week, urge doctors in The BMJ today. Dr Chris van Tulleken at… read more.

Antibiotic resistance: Towards drugs to disarm bacteria

Written by | 14 May 2025

Antibiotic resistance is a major public health issue. According to the WHO, 5 million people die every year worldwide as a result of antibiotic resistance[1]. This could become… read more.

Poll: Many Americans say they will lose trust in public health recommendations under federal leadership changes

Written by | 9 May 2025

One hundred days into the new federal administration, a new poll reports that major segments of the U.S. public anticipate they will lose trust in public health recommendations… read more.

U.S. Dementia costs to exceed $780 billion this year

Written by | 8 May 2025

The total economic burden of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in the United States will reach $781 billion this year, according to new USC-led research. This is the first… read more.

Every dose counts: Safeguarding the success of vaccination in Europe

Written by | 5 May 2025

Marking European Immunization Week (EIW) 2025, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) highlights the risks of suboptimal vaccination coverage in Europe and publishes a set… read more.

New online tool tests how tax shapes sugar-sweetened drink purchases

Written by | 29 Apr 2025

Americans like their soda pop. And their sports drinks, and energy drinks, and sweet tea. In 2021, the average American bought 37 gallons of sugar-sweetened beverages. Collectively, we… read more.

Improved smoking cessation support needed for surgery patients across Europe

Written by | 28 Apr 2025

Smokers and people who recently quit are more likely to face complications after having an operation than non-smokers, a new study reveals. Experts say there is an urgent… read more.

Researchers use machine learning to predict exercise adherence

Written by | 27 Apr 2025

Sticking to an exercise routine is a challenge many people face. But a University of Mississippi research team is using machine learning to uncover what keeps individuals committed… read more.

Expanding access to anti-obesity medications delivers 13% return on investment for society

Written by | 31 Mar 2025

A new USC Schaeffer Center white paper finds expanded access to anti-obesity medications would lead to significant increases in life expectancy and disease-free years while generating a substantial societal return… read more.

With bird flu in raw milk, many in U.S. still do not know risks of consuming it

Written by | 20 Mar 2025

Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) located H5N1 bird flu virus in samples of raw, or unpasteurized, milk in tests in four states in April 2024, and… read more.

Optimizing public placement of naloxone kits to save lives

Written by | 19 Mar 2025

Making it easy to access naloxone kits to reverse the effects of opioid poisoning will help save lives, according to research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.241228  that looks at… read more.

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