PLOS Medicine
Scientific Journal providing information from all areas of medicine.
PLOS Medicine publishes articles relevant to clinicians, policymakers, and researchers across a range of settings that address the major biological, environmental, social, and political determinants of health. The editors make decisions on submissions based upon their potential to directly and substantially inform clinical practice or health policy, and their relevance to our international audience.
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Details last updated 28-Nov-2019
PLOS Medicine News
Clinical trials show the power of support in the fight against diabetes
New Scientist - 23-Jan-2024
Surprising impact of encouragement and guidance on remission rates revealed
Read more...Downsizing wine glasses reduces consumption by 7.6%, study finds
BBC - 19-Jan-2024
Portion control solution to curb your overall alcohol intake
Read more...Online shoppers go alcohol-free with increased availability of non-alcoholic drinks
Independent - 30-Mar-2023
High access to non-alcoholic alternatives may notably reduce alcohol purchases
Read more...New study reported the benefits of drinking of tea or coffee
Independent - 17-Nov-2021
Drinking coffee and tea reduces the risk of dementia and ischaemic stroke
Read more...Diet rich in dairy fat can keep your heart healthy, finds new study
Guardian - 21-Sep-2021
It's more important to focus on the type and source of dietary fat than just the amount
Read more...Benefits of exercise for heart health are limitless
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 13-Jan-2021
Highest level of physical activity proved to reduce the chance of dying from heart disease
Read more...Death, disability risks after stroke declined, 16-year study shows
Medical Xpress - 17-Mar-2020
Risk of disability after stroke fell by 23%, while risk of death from stroke fell by 24%
Read more...Active social life in 50s and 60s could cut off dementia risk
Guardian - 02-Aug-2019
Seeing friends daily reduced the dementia risk, but seeing relatives did not
Read more...Physical activity and gain in life expectancy quantified
Harvard Gazette - 06-Nov-2012
1.8 years extra life for 75 minutes of brisk walking per week. The study was published in the PL...
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