Cart is empty Various reports have linked loneliness to premature death, with some—including the U.S. Surgeon General—suggesting that loneliness is as harmful to one’s health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Psilocybin provides benefit for people with cancer and major depression, clinical trial reveals
New results from a clinical trial reveal that a single dose of psilocybin—a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in mushrooms—can provide sustained reductions in depression and anxiety in individuals with cancer suffering from major depressive disorder. The findings are published in Cancer.
England’s diabetes prevention program as a blueprint for Canada
Canada can learn from England’s successful diabetes prevention program to build its own programs to tackle diabetes prevention across the country, argue the authors in an analysis in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Homelessness in pregnant and parenting people is increasing, data show
Homelessness is increasing in pregnant and parenting people in Canada, posing health risks to children. Authors of a commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal argue it is a health crisis that needs urgent attention.
AI-powered study shows surge in global rheumatoid arthritis since 1980, revealing local hotspots
The most comprehensive analysis of rheumatoid arthritis data to date reveals that demographic changes and uneven health infrastructure have exacerbated the rheumatoid arthritis burden since 1980 and shows global disparities on a granular level.
Women who work nightshifts are more likely to have asthma, research indicates
Women who work nightshifts are more likely to suffer with moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research.
Gut reaction: Study reveals opioid pain relievers with highest constipation risk
A study led by University of Manchester epidemiologists has revealed which opioid painkillers are most likely to be associated with constipation in patients with non-cancer pain.
Biking may promote healthy brain aging
Want to reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
‘Gas station heroin’ is technically illegal and widely available. Here are the facts
Health officials want you to think twice before buying one of those brightly colored little bottles often sold at gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops.
Lawyer questions State funeral for ECL
GIDEON NYENDWA LUSAKA lawyer Celestine Mukandila has challenged Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha to explain the legal dilemma surrounding the death of former President Edgar Lungu, who passed away while still active in politics, a situation that had stripped him of state privileges, potentially including eligibility for a state funeral. Mr Mukandila said the current situation […]