June 2018 - Life Science Review

14 June 201825 January 2020

Researchers warn women with a family history of breast cancer to avoid using their smartphones, tablets and laptops at night

In February 2018 researchers from the USA issued a warning to women with a family history of breast cancer to avoid using their smartphones, tablets and laptops at night. They … Read more

13 June 20183 January 2020

Air pollution at levels common in developed countries appear to be associated with reduced weight loss and a negative effect on lipid profiles and HbAc1 following bariatric surgery

In May 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether the effect of air pollution would be magnified following bariatric surgery. Current evidence suggests … Read more

13 June 20183 January 2020

Air pollution appears to have a significant negative impact on intentional efforts to lose weight

In April 2018 researchers from South Korea published the results of their study to investigate whether air pollution had any effect on obesity. Data was analysed from 2,608 users living … Read more