John Lawrenson blogs about the latest Cochrane evidence on interventions for controlling myopia in children and asks ‘What is the most effective treatment?’
Evidence for Everyday Health Choices
Outdoor air pollution: determining individual-level actions to reduce exposure
Hariklia Nguyen and Sadia Janjua blog about the need for evidence behind advice on things individuals might do to reduce exposure to air pollution
New baby: fads, fashions and evidence for new parents
In a blog for people expecting or caring for a new baby, Sarah Chapman looks at some common concerns and tackles fads, fashions and evidence!
Speaking with your healthcare provider about treatment decisions: Q&A with a former GP
In this question & answer session, Lynda Ware a former GP and Senior Fellow in General Practice at Cochrane UK, talks about Cochrane, Evidence-Based Medicine and speaking with your healthcare provider about treatment decisions.
Pain in the prostate: can medicines help?
Robert Walton blogs the latest Cochrane evidence on drugs for treating chronic prostatitis
What is the best way to stop smoking – should I stop suddenly or cut down first?
Robert Walton and Nicola Lindson blog about the Cochrane evidence on how best to stop smoking
Psoriasis: can changing your lifestyle help?
Can lifestyle changes improve psoriasis?
Eczema research: have we done more than scratched the surface?
What progress has been made in tackling eczema research priorities?
Vitamin D supplements in pregnancy: what’s the latest evidence?
In this blog for pregnant women, Emily Carter, Cochrane UK Fellow and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar, looks at the...
Chronic pain in children and adolescents: is there evidence that drugs work?
Pain researcher Emma Fisher looks at the evidence on the benefits and harms of painkilling drugs for children and teens with chronic pain.
Avoiding malaria on holiday: evidence on how to reduce your infection risk
In this blog for people taking tropical holidays Robert Walton, a general practitioner, brings you up to date with the latest research on malaria prevention.
Supporting women throughout labour and childbirth: effective and equitable
Meghan Bohren and Sarah Chapman blog the latest Cochrane evidence on supporting women throughout labour and childbirth and reflect on the role that support plays in women’s experiences of care.