Martha’s rule: second-opinion law can work – but only if organisational shortcomings are addressed
Martha’s Rule would empower patients and their families to call for treatment reviews and formal second opinions. gpointstudio/ Shutterstock As
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Secondhand smoke may be a substantial contributor to lead levels found in children and adolescents, new study finds
Childhood exposure to lead can limit cognitive development and cause a drop in IQ. Yamasan/iStock via Getty Images Plus Secondhand
Heat pumps will cool your home during the hottest of summers and reduce your global warming impact
Compare cooling efficiency ratings before buying a home heat pump. adventtr/iStock via Getty Images Plus Heat pumps can be used
I ‘self-experimented’ to compare a vegan diet with eating meat – this is what I found out
Three years ago I was briefly dating a primary school teacher who happened to be a part-time animal rights activist.
Commonly Used “E” Food Additives Can Increase the Risk of Heart Disease
A study has indicated that increased consumption of various emulsifiers that are part of the ‘E numbers’ class of food
No evidence to show whether autism health passports are effective – new review
Health passports were developed to help patients better communicate their needs with medical staff by allowing people to record details
Knee pain: here’s why it happens, and how you can fix it
Knee pain can have many causes. Ground Picture/ Shutterstock Knee pain is a common problem. Global estimates suggest more than
Could a single drug treat the two leading causes of death in the US: cancer and cardiovascular disease?
Identifying the commonalities between cardiovascular disease and cancer could lead to improved treatments for both. Sveta Zi/iStock via Getty Images
Research Has Found That Smoking Can Increase the Risk of Depression
Researchers have found that smoking can result in bipolar disorder and depression and that the hospitalization risk from a mental
Rugby World Cup: why hamstring injuries are so prevalent in the sport
With the men’s Rugby World Cup in France almost upon us, the risk of injury during the summer warm-up games