New research shows 71% of women report consuming alcohol-free and/or low-alcohol drinks during pregnancy

As 6 in 10 say advice about these alternatives is lacking, many turn to internet and social media for information

Experts say clarity on advice is vital, as the Government set to consult on changing the upper strength ‘alcohol free’ threshold to 0.5% ABV in-line with international standards

Patients with major depressive disorder, including those who have not responded to first-line antidepressants, may benefit from short-term nitrous oxide treatment, a major meta-analysis led by the University of Birmingham and published in eBioMedicine has found.

Vast resources have gone into developing and testing medical and public health interventions so they can be used confidently as evidence-based practices. Yet many interventions are deployed in isolation—even when the people they aim to help often face multiple, overlapping health challenges. A new study led by researchers at Columbia School of Public Health introduces an innovative method designed to increase the use and impact of evidence-based practices by combining them into stronger, multi-component programs.