Sarah Chapman looks new Cochrane evidence, published this week, on whether exercise affects our susceptibility to acute respiratory infections.
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Smoking and coronavirus (COVID-19): time to quit
Sarah Chapman and Selena Ryan-Vig share evidence from a new Cochrane Special Collection, COVID-19: Effective options for quitting smoking during the pandemic.
Health advice in the media: how do we know what to believe?
We are bombarded with information and advice on our health. This blog gives advice on how to assess whether what we read is trustworthy and evidence-based.
“Stay at home” rules: what makes people more likely to stick to quarantine?
Sarah Chapman blogs about new evidence from Kings College London on quarantine.
Managing minor illnesses at home: evidence on over-the-counter health products in extraordinary times
Sarah Chapman blogs the evidence on over-the-counter medicines and other products, as we face empty shelves in these extraordinary times.