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The ‘Angelina Jolie effect’

Three studies evaluating the effect of the film star’s disclosure that she was a carrier of...

Tattoos and piercings

Three recent studies identify the affects tattoos and body piercings have on the nursing...

Mindfulness

Three studies on mindfulness-based therapy, recommended for depression management and other...

Music festivals and public health

Three recent summaries analyse the effects music festivals, such as Glastonbury, have on...

Depression and stroke

Three studies investigate the association between stroke and depression following the Stroke...

Physician associates

Three recent studies have looked at the use of physician associates, which have been used...

Research focus: sugar consumption

Childhood obesity and dental caries are major public health issues in the UK associated with...

Research focus: E-cigarettes

In recent years e-cigarette use has increased significantly and may be seen as a safer...

Research Focus: Air Pollution

There is increasing evidence that air pollution increases the risk of respiratory, cardiac...

Research focus: the transition from child to adult care

This digest summarises three studies that seek to explore or prevent the gap between child...

Research focus: green spaces

People are becoming increasingly aware of the positive impact that access to open spaces and...

Research focus: Scoliosis and spinal surgery in adolescence

We look at three recent studies on a specific topic.

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