The Latest Breaking News from Oxford Population Health

Blood DNA Changes Flagged Prostate and Breast Cancer Risk Up to Eight Years Before Diagnosis in 491 People

Blood DNA patterns flagged higher prostate and breast cancer risk years before diagnosis in a 491-person study. What it does and doesn't prove.

Medical Daily · 22h ago

Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals

Approach to treating high blood pressure ‘not fit for purpose’, say researchers, with 59% of cases undiagnosed

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

High blood pressure: Only half of people ‘treated by GP have it under control’

Other evidence suggests even when patients have high blood pressure in an NHS Health Check in their GP surgery, they are not prescribed drugs.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Cholesterol drug ‘slows progression of eye disease in people with diabetes’

Experts suggest the findings have the potential to benefit many people in the UK.

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024

Poor metabolic health ‘linked with 12% higher risk of dementia later in life’

Having conditions such as high blood pressure, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol is believed to be a contributing factor.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

60 diseases and conditions linked to drinking alcohol like beer and wine - from cancer to epilepsy

Researchers have analysed data identifying that alcohol increases the risk of around 61 diseases and conditions - some of which were never previously linked to boozing

Chronicle Live · Jul 10, 2023

Full list of 60 diseases linked to drinking alcohol - including ulcers and cataracts

Researchers analysed data from half a million men living in China and found that alcohol increases the risk of 61 diseases, including many non-fatal conditions not previously linked to booze consumption

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023

Drinking alcohol weekly linked to 61 different diseases including several new ones

A new study from Oxford Population Health and Peking University has found that regularly consuming alcoholic beverages increases the risk of over 60 different diseases

Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023

Statins do not commonly cause muscle pain, research suggests

A new study found the risk of muscle pain caused by statins is low and does not outweigh the benefits of taking the drugs

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

Drinking more than seven pints a week can age your DNA, says new study

According to experts, drinking over the recommended limit can accelerate our biological age.

Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022