Cannabis and the brain: new research finds links, but no clear cause
Oxford Population Health - 29-Oct-2024Oxford study reveals associations between lifetime cannabis use and brain structure
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Oxford Population Health News
Affordable cholesterol treatment cuts heart disease and stroke risk in older adults
Oxford Population Health - 10-Sep-2024Statins shown to benefit and save costs for people over 70
Blood proteins reveal biological age, predicting disease risk and lifespan
Oxford Population Health - 08-Aug-2024Hopefully someone will release a proteome-based biological age test for consumers soon
Proteins in blood may predict cancer risk years in advance
Oxford Population Health - 15-May-2024Research holds the key for early detection and prevention of cancer
Heart disease risk factors remain powerful predictors of lifespan, even in older adults
Oxford Population Health - 22-Mar-2024Managing smoking, blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes significantly lowers the risk of heart disease
Exercise-triggered irregular heartbeats may predict future heart issues
Oxford Population Health - 13-Dec-2023Early detection of irregular heartbeats during exercise could be key to preventing heart problems
Even small amounts of alcohol consumption raises death risk in China
Oxford Population Health - 21-Nov-2023Safe level of alcohol is none, as moderate drinking also increases risk of death from disease & cancer
Genetic profiling conducted by the mexico city prospective study highlights the value of genetic studies in diverse populations
Oxford Population Health - 11-Oct-2023Study reveals new insights into obesity, diabetes, and genetic diversity
Managing metabolic syndrome could help protect against dementia
Oxford Population Health - 07-Sep-2023Metabolic syndrome increased the risk of developing dementia by 12%
Smoking increases the risk of 22 causes of death and 56 diseases in Chinese adults
Oxford Population Health - 22-Jul-2023Immediate action needed to avoid health and economic burden of premature deaths and disease morbidity
Study links alcohol consumption to over 60 diseases, many previously unassociated
Oxford Population Health - 08-Jun-2023Daily drinking, binge drinking, and drinking outside of mealtimes significantly increased the risk
Short Sleep Duration May Have Minimal Impact on Dementia Risk
Oxford Population Health - 21-Apr-2023Dr. Angel Wong, lead author, concludes that any increase in dementia risk due to shorter sleep duration is likely very small
Added sugar and fruit juice increases risk of cardiovascular disease
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 15-Feb-2023<p>Higher intake of free sugars is associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascul...
Microbes in your gut may affect your mental health
Oxford Population Health - 06-Dec-2022Gut bacteria indirectly produce hormones that influence the brain and can cause depression
Screening for DPYD variants can enable personalised chemotherapy treatment
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 27-Apr-2022Chemotherapy treats patients but the lethal effect could be gotten down by preliminary testing
Despite nutrient reformulation targets, most companies sell unhealthy foods
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 04-Aug-2021Food firms in UK failed to meet targets for reducing calories, sugar and salt in their products
Sugary drinks tax will help reduce overweight and obesity
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 10-Apr-2021UK's soft drinks levy encourages both manufacturers and consumers for low sugar alternatives
