Blocking the means of suicide (eg, installing barriers and safety nets) at suicide hotspots like high bridges and cliffs [1] can reduce the number of deaths at these sites by more than 90%, new research published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal has found. For the…

Not only the acquired immune system but also the innate immune system has a memory. And the BCG vaccine against tuberculosis can stimulate this memory. After a BCG vaccination the innate immune system responds better to a wide range of other infections. Mihai Netea and…

The use of bisphosphonates, a group of drugs used to prevent hip breakages in women with osteoporosis, is associated with an increased risk of atypical fractures in this joint, understood as those that occur in less frequent locations. It has been established thus in the…

New research suggests that the movements involved in fidgeting may counteract the adverse health impacts of sitting for long periods.In a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, a team of researchers, co-led by the University of Leeds and UCL, report that an…

Clinical trial compares preconception treatments for common cause of infertility Weight loss and exercise improve ovulation in women who have polycystic ovary syndrome, a common hormone disorder that often causes infertility, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology…

Cancer risk has been found to increase with height in both Swedish men and women, according to research presented today at the 54th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting. This long-term study is the largest carried out on the association between height and cancer…

Knowing the warning signs and responding with the right treatment can save lives, according to a new report published in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine While emphasis is often placed on keeping athletes and outdoor enthusiasts properly hydrated, too much water can be just as dangerous….

Many studies have focused on how much we eat when we are hungry, but sometimes we eat just to feel better. A new dissertation at Sahlgrenska Academy shows that medication used for type-2 diabetes wich mimics the gut-brain hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, can affect the brain’s…

American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging Encourage Women to Talk With Their Doctors About Scheduling Yearly Mammograms The American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) and major medical organizations experienced in breast cancer care continue to recommend that women…

How Much Liposuction Is ‘Safe’? The Answer Varies by Body Weight What’s the “safe” amount of fat to remove in patients undergoing liposuction? Rather than a hard-and-fast rule, the answer depends on the patient’s body mass index (BMI), according to a report in the September…

Researchers connect sleep loss to higher rates of illness A new study led by a UC San Francisco sleep researcher supports what parents have been saying for centuries: to avoid getting sick, be sure to get enough sleep.The team, which included researchers at Carnegie Mellon…

When it comes to treating high blood pressure, not all anti-hypertensive medications are equal, and results of the ATTEMPT-CVD trial suggest that telmisartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) might have benefits over non-ARB treatment.The Hot Line results, presented at ESC Congress 2015 today, and…