Researchers publishing in the BMJ evaluate long-term association between antidepressant prescribing and body weight. read more

A new study, published in the BMJ, investigates whether adults with atopic eczema are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and whether the risk varies by atopic eczema severity and condition activity over time. read more

DEFRA has published their Clean Air Strategy.  read more

Among Chinese adults, a moderate level of egg consumption was significantly associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, largely independent of other risk factors, report scientists in a study published in the journal Heart.   read more

We’ve heard from scientists that childhood leukaemia may be a rare response to a common infection.  Others have aired their theories that things like electromagnetic radiation, power lines, and pollution may be responsible.  But what does the evidence show?  Do we know why some children get leukaemia and others don’t? read more

A new analysis, published in Nature Reviews Cancer, shows the likely causes of most cases of childhood leukaemia. read more