Why taxing ‘junk food’ to tackle obesity isn’t as simple as it seems
Former prime minister Tony Blair has called for more taxes on junk food to tackle the UK’s obesity crisis. This...
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Scotland’s legal go-ahead for safer drug consumption rooms is a gamechanger
On the basis of the information I have been provided, I would be prepared to publish a prosecution policy that...
Read moreLegal go-ahead for safe consumption room is gamechanger for Scottish drug policy
On the basis of the information I have been provided, I would be prepared to publish a prosecution policy that...
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Alzheimer’s disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some may lead to treatments for all
Researchers are zeroing in on understanding what goes awry in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. Tek Image/Science Photo...
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Can at-home DNA tests predict how you’ll respond to your medications? Pharmacists explain the risks and benefits of pharmacogenetic testing
Pharmacogenetic testing is a form of precision medicine, using your genes to personalize your care. D3Damon/E+ via Getty ImagesHave you...
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Navigating the complexities of caregiving for dementia in South Asian communities
Caregiving in South Asian communities is characterized by close family bonds that emphasize respect for elders. (Shutterstock)In 2020, an estimated...
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Mounjaro: type 2 diabetes drug more effective than Ozempic to launch in the UK — here’s what you need to know
Mounjaro helps control blood sugar levels. Mohammed_Al_Ali/ ShutterstockA new drug to treat type 2 diabetes has been approved for use)...
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Menopausal women often turn to doctors who know little about the symptoms – here’s what needs to change
Menopause typically occurs at some period between the ages of 46 and 52. Preceding this transition, hormonal changes can cause...
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Why it’s good to talk about women’s health at work, according to research
Lucky Business/ShutterstockIn the past couple of years, women’s health and wellbeing in mid to later life has gone from being...
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Solving Canada’s shortage of health professionals means training more of them, and patients have a key role in their education
A fundamental component for training health-care professionals is interacting with patients and families. (Shutterstock)Eighty-six per cent of Canadians are worried...
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