BMJ in the News is a weekly digest of journal stories, plus any other news about the company that has appeared in the national and a selection of English-speaking international media.

A total of 26 journals were picked up in the media from 21 December - 3 January. ​ ​

Our highlights include:

● A review published in BJSM suggesting that smartphone fitness apps and wearable ​ ​ activity trackers boost physical activity levels made global headlines, including iNews, ​ CNN, and The Sydney Morning Herald. ​ ​ ​

● Further coverage for The BMJ Christmas relaxation editorial included The Guardian, ​ ​ ​ ​ CNN, BBC Radio 5 Live with Adrian Chiles, and Times Radio. ​ ​

● Research published in Thorax finding that inflammatory compounds found in cooked ​ ​ meat are linked to a heightened risk of childhood wheeze was picked up widely, including the Times of India, The Hindustan Times, and UPI. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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PRESS RELEASES

The BMJ | British Journal of Sports Medicine ​ ​ ​ Thorax

EXTERNAL PRESS RELEASES

BMJ Open

OTHER COVERAGE

The BMJ | Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ​ ​ Archives of Disease in Childhood BMJ Case Reports | BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine ​ ​ BMJ Global Health | BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health ​ ​ BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care | BMJ Open Ophthalmology ​ ​ BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health | British Journal of Ophthalmology ​ ​ Gut | Heart ​ ​ Injury Prevention | Journal of Clinical Pathology ​ ​ Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health | Journal of Investigative Medicine ​ ​ Journal of Medical Ethics | Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry ​ ​ Occupational & Environmental Medicine | Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine ​ ​ Tobacco Control | Vet Record ​ ​ ​ ​

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BMJ Best Practice & Health Education England shortlisted for HSJ Partnership Awards 2021 Mirage News 24/12/2020 BMJ Best Practice and HEE shortlisted for HSJ Partnership Awards 2021 Knowledgespeak ​ 29/12/2020

T he BMJ press release coverage

Further coverage for Christmas relaxation editorial (PR) Travel chaos, U-turns and a cancelled Christmas: it's Boris Johnson's worst week The ​ ​ Guardian 21/12/2020 What you need to know about coronavirus on Tuesday, December 29 CNN 29/12/2020 ​ Also in: The Week in Parliament, Times Radio, BBC News Channel The Papers, BBC ​ Radio 4, The Spectator, China Daily Hong Kong, Farming Life, Sheffield Telegraph + UK local news outlets, The Herald, Allusanewshub, Morning Star, Mirror, BBC Radio 5 Live - Adrian Chiles, BBC Radio Suffolk, talkRADIO, BBC Radio Ulster

Further coverage for the Christmas issue Here's why you should avoid an operation on your surgeon's birthday The Star Malaysia ​ 22/12/2020 Also in: Discover, SciTech Daily ​ Dogs with type 2 diabetes ‘raise’ owner’s risk Diabetes.co.uk 21/12/2020 ​ Dogs and the Risk of Diabetes The New York Times 29/12/2020 ​ Also in: Medical News Today ​ When European football causes road accidents in Asia The Star Malaysia 21/12/2020 ​ Also in: Borneo Bulletin ​ Melody remedy (print only) Irish Daily Mail 22/12/2020 ​ The most kissed girl in the world The Star Malaysia 23/12/2020 ​ What's GOOD for you..ups and clowns (print only) Daily Star 23/12/2020 ​ Clowns Make Hospitals Less Scary For Young Patients Forbes 28/12/2020 ​ Also in: Nursing in Practice, UPI, Healio, radio.com ​ Toxicology of George's Marvellous Medicine Naked Scientists 22/12/2020 ​ What doctors and nurses can learn from Santa Claus The Star Malaysia 24/12/2020 ​ Avoid 'holiday heart syndrome' on Christmas Daijiworld 25/12/2020 ​ Also in: The Morung Express, MENA FN ​

Further coverage for global coverage for COVID-19 vaccine The EU is plagued with divisions. Covid-19 vaccines are a golden chance to redeem the European project CNN 21/12/2020 ​ Pope Francis Beseeches Nations to Share Vaccines (print) The New York Times 26/12/2020 ​

Further coverage for covid-19 vaccine trials feature Vaccine caution The New Zealand Herald 28/12/2020 ​

O ther notable coverage Study: Risk of heart attack peaks at 10pm on Christmas Eve (The BMJ Christmas issue ​ 2018) News4Jax 21/12/2020 Everything we know about the UK’s new COVID-19 strain so far New York Post 21/12/2020 ​ This is why your heart health is put at major risk on Christmas Eve (The BMJ Christmas ​ issue 2018) Ladders 22/12/2020

2 The Secret to Longevity? 4-Minute Bursts of Intense Exercise May Help The New York ​ Times 22/12/2020 CNN International Special report (no link available) 27/12/2020 ​ “ Lockdowns Do Not Control Coronavirus” – Evidence From The US Institute For Economic Research (Kamran Abbasi mentioned) Collective Evolution 27/12/2020 ​ How Covid transformed healthcare for the better The Daily Telegraph 28/12/2020 ​ Beds aren't the problem. It's the shortage of doctors and nurses The Sunday Times ​ 28/12/2020 CNN Newsroom with Paula Newton CNN International 29/12/2020 ​ Professor Michael Green The Times 29/12/2020 ​ The Healing Power of Music The New York Times 29/12/2020 ​ Working Out With Intensity The New York Times 29/12/2020 ​ Four-minute bursts of intense exercise may be the secret to longevity The Sydney Morning ​ Herald 31/12/2020 Matt Morgan interview: the 'worst house party in history' is still raging (print only) The Times ​ 02/01/2021 What UK guidance says about mixing different vaccines, and why it’s not a cause for concern iNews 03/01/2021 ​ Coronavirus: BMJ urges NYT to correct vaccine 'mixing' article BBC News 03/01/2021 ​ Covid-19: 'Children's lives on hold', and vaccine 'bureaucracy overload' BBC News ​ 03/01/2021 Analysis: is it wise for England to mix and match Covid vaccines? The Guardian 03/01/2021 ​

JOURNALS

B ritish Journal of Sports Medicine

Research: Do smartphone applications and activity trackers increase physical activity ​ in adults? Systematic review, meta-analysis and meta regression (PR) ​

Using fitness trackers helps us get active — but not if we cheat iNews 22/12/2020 ​ Using a fitness tracker could get you to walk an extra mile a day CNN 22/12/2020 ​ Get a fitness tracker, add 2000 steps to your day? Science says so The Sydney Morning ​ Herald 24/12/2020

Also in: The Times + Irish and Scottish editions, Daily Mail + Scottish + Irish Daily Mail, ​ Belfast Newsletter, Yorkshire Evening Post + extensive UK local news outlets, The Scotsman, MSN UK

International Mirage News Australia, Australian News Online, The New Daily (AU), The News Amed, The Hindustan Times, MedIndia, Hindu Business Line, The Pulse (AU), Economic Times, Florida News Times, Israel National.news, Yahoo Style India, National Tribune (AU), Devdiscourse, OzarksFirst, WAPI-AM Online + local US broadcast outlets, New Delhi News, India Education Diary, AniNews.in, CNN International, Free Press Journal (IN), NDTV, Broadcast Communications, WA Today, The Age Australia, Brisbane Times, New Kerala, Philly Voice, Newstalk ZB, stuff.co.nz, MSN IN + Philippines + Arabia +MY, MSN Health Canada, USA Breaking News Onlie

Health + Other Medical Xpress, News-Medical.Net, SciMex, MedPage Today, HealthDesk, Sound Health &

3 Lasting Wealth, Medically Prime, Diabetes.co.uk, Englemed Health News, Bioreports, Science Times, Everyday Health, MSN Health & Fitness, Big World Tale, celebr8 prog, PressFrom, Mogaz News, Newsfeeds, 24x7 E-News, Big News Network, News Daily (IN), Newswise, godsownmedia.com, Knowledia, The World News, News Ventures (IN), News infomania, SiFy.com, Mooncrush.net, Lokmat, Times of News, Newspolo.com, Action Hub, The Entrepreneur Fund, Newzz, Tech Times, expressdigest.com, PhoneWeek, World News Network, Business Fast, Eg24 News, Whatsnew2day, The News Box, Ex Bulletin, The Fact News, Newshub, MSN News, Ladders, Breaking 112, The World News, Cryptocommentary, World Is One News, Tech Register, Vitamin Retailer, Yahoo Lifestyle, Archyde, Mint Lounge, Targeted News Service

Further coverage on WHO guidelines special edition (PR) The 20 second workout: can you do it? The Times 22/12/20 (print only) ​ New WHO Guidelines On How Much Exercise You Should Get Forbes 01/01/2021 ​ Also in: MSN Health & Fitness, FromPress, American Journal of Managed Care, ​ Diabetes.co.uk, En24, TecReview, One News Page, InsideHook, SELF, The Brunswick News, Sioux City Journal, BQ-magazine.com, Tulsa World, Lompoc Record, Fitness Health Yoga, The Spokesman Review (US), Daily Journal Online, Uexpress, Santa Maria Times

A Trainer And Nutritionist Share Their Best Tips For Toning Your Legs And Thighs Press ​ From 22/12/2020

Hit the gym...your life depends on it Beacon 22/12/2020 ​

Concussion is not a maths problem. Cause and effect don't always equate Irish Examiner ​ 23/12/2020

Are Legal Steroid Alternatives Safe To Use For Building Muscle? Onya Magazine ​ 23/12/2020

Further coverage for transgender athletes (PR) Top in endocrinology: Mediterranean diet, athletic performance of transgender women Healio 23/12/20 Study: Fair competition is about more than hormones One News Now 30/12/2020 ​ Also in: Health Medicine.net ​

Stop Using Calorie-Counting Apps Gizmodo Australia 24/12/2020 ​ ​ Also in: MSN Health & Fitness ​

Foot Pain After Lifting Heavy Weights LiveStrong 23/12/2020 ​ ​

Get Your Kicks: 10 Reasons To Take Up Martial Arts Men’s Fitness 27/12/2020 ​ ​

12 benefits of walking that will make you want to lace up GQ India 28/12/2020 ​ Also in: SELF ​

This is what happens to your body when you stop exercising The Health Site 29/12/2020 ​

Many Retired Olympians Still Have Pain, Functional Limitations From Old Injuries Medscape ​ 28/12/2020 Also in: MD Alert ​

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With the best intentions… Daily Express 29/12/2020 ​ Also in: Daily Mirror + Irish edition ​

When can sports be restarted after a coronavirus infection? Tek Deeps 29/12/2020 ​ ​

4 Natural Pain Killers That Will Ease All Your Aches Woman’s World 29/12/2020 ​

How the pandemic turned me into a consistent runner ABC News 29/12/2020 ​ ​

Put your back into it: Exercise to beat back pain Irish Examiner 30/12/2020 ​

10 exercise tips that will make fitness a little bit easier this year The Daily Telegraph ​ 31/12/2020 Rescuers should use compression-only CPR during pandemic Chicago Daily Herald ​ 03/01/21

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Brief communication: Increased advanced glycation end product and meat ​ consumption is associated with childhood wheeze: analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Editorial: Advanced glycation end products and wheeze: a plausible association? ​ (PR)

Inflammatory compounds found in cooked meat linked to childhood wheeze Hindustan ​ Times 22/12/20 Inflammatory compounds in cooked meat can cause to childhood wheeze Times of India ​ ​ 28/12/2020 (Online + print) Vegetarian diet may lower asthma risk for children UPI 28/12/20 ​

Also in: Medical Dialogues (IN), Deenewsline (NG), Yahoo Movies Canada, Florida News ​ ​ Times, New Zealand Online News, Disney News India, webindia123.com, AniNews, NDTV Food, Orissa Post, Newskarnataka, UrduPoint Network, webindia123.com, India New England, New Kerala, Daijiworld, The Morung Express, Prokerala, AustinIndian, Kentucky Indian, India4u, NDTV, MENA FN, IOL South Africa, Ifairer, GulfToday.ae, Yahoo India, Telangana Today, AniNews.in, The Tribune, WAPI-AM + local US radio outlets, U.S. News & World Report, One News Page Australia, NewsR.in, Eastcoastdaily, Business World India, ​ ​ India.com, usnews.com, British Asia News, Kayhan News (Iran), Onmanorama, Canadian Insider, OneIndia News, Andrhavilas, Mirage News Australia Other World News Network, Before It’s News, Medically Prime, Newsmax, Drugs.com, HealthDay, ​ Doctors Lounge, Sound Health and Lasting Wealth, Cooking with Kathy Mann, One News Page, Laboratory Equipment Online, Glamsham.com, Social News XYZ, NewsGram, Window to News, FoodNavigator.com, Devdiscourse, Study Finds, Info webnews, News ​ ​ infomania, Science Times, Technology Times, Medical Xpress, A Closer Look, ​ Techandsciencereport, SciMex, mashupmd, Newschant, Physician’s Weekly, Science Daily, TheHealthSite, ET Healthworld, Latest news, The Quint, News Ventures (IN), Scientific ​ Inquirer, Newsbreak, Technology Networks, IMDB, British Lung Foundation (Health Unlocked), ScienMag, Myhealthyclick, Health News Report, Before It’s News, Daily Hunt,

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During pandemic, a little bit of birdsong helps Gulf Today 30/12/2020 ​ ​

A nnals of the Rheumatic Diseases Spinal Benefits Seen With Cosentyx in PsA MedPage Today 22/12/2020 ​

Progressive ILD Trends in Systemic Sclerosis-Associated ILD Rheumatology Advisor ​ 22/12/2020 Maximise: Secukinumab significantly improves signs, symptoms of axial disease in PsA Healio 28/12/20 The Stages of Psoriatic Arthritis: Signs of Early to Late Disease Progression Creaky Joints ​ 29/12/20

EULAR: All rheumatic, musculoskeletal disease providers should stress therapy adherence Healio 31/12/2020

Boswellia Boosted Pain Relief from Glucosamine The People’s Pharmacy 02/01/21 ​

A rchives of Disease in Childhood Thank you, British High Court, for your gender dysphoria ruling The Christian Post 29/12/20 ​

COVID-19 updates The Week (IN) 03/01/21 ​

B MJ Case Reports Small Number of Covid Patients Develop Severe Psychotic Symptoms New York Times ​ 28/12/2020 In rare cases, COVID-19 survivors can develop psychosis and suicidal thoughts Business ​ Insider AU + India 30/12/2020 Also in: INSIDER, Rocket News, News Nation Now (misattrib The BMJ), KARK-TV+ various ​ US broadcast outlets

Man Hospitalized After Holding His Nose And Covering His Mouth While Sneezing IFL ​ Science 29/12/20 Also in: Gentside UK, Mail on Sunday + Scottish Edition (misattrib The BMJ) (Previous PR) ​ ​ A Hunter in Florida Got a Rare Brain Infection From Feral Hogs Gizmodo (AU) 29/12/20 ​

Further coverage for COVID-19 and hearing loss (PR) COVID-19 hearing loss and a girl born with 2 mouths: 2020's most-read medical case studies CTV News 31/12/20 ​ Also in: The World News ​

B MJ Evidence-Based Medicine Flu Vaccine Could Reduce Severity of COVID-19 HCP Live 28/12/2020 ​ Also in: MD Magazine ​

Top women's health stories of 2020: Unnecessary Pap tests, birth control access and more Healio 30/12/2020

6 B MJ Global Health Down but not out: What helps people bounce back The Straits Times (print + online) ​ 23/12/2020

COVID-19: How male and female leaders differ in their political discourse Medical News ​ Today 23/12/2020

COVID-19 response: JPM’s stance proves decisive Daily News (Tanzania) 01/01/21 ​

B MJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health Are Walnuts Good for You? Their Calories, Nutrition, and Benefits Press From 25/12/2020 ​ Also in: MSN Health & Fitness ​

Top endocrinology news from 2020: COVID-19, risks with EDC exposure and more Healio ​ 30/12/2020

Contradictory data on vitamin D vs. COVID-19 The Lawton Constitution 03/01/2021 ​ Also in: Villages-News ​

B MJ Open

Research: Assessing international alcohol consumption patterns during isolation ​ from the COVID-19 pandemic using an online survey: highlighting negative emotionality mechanisms (External PR) ​ ​

One in three adults drank more alcohol during first lockdown Medical Xpress 21/12/2020 ​ Also in: Mirage News, MyScience UK ​

These Supplements Sold Online Have Dangerous Ingredients, FDA Warns Press Info ​ 21/12/2020 Gender-specific prevalence and influencing factors of osteopenia and osteoporosis in Chinese rural population: the Henan Rural Cohort Study https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjopen/10/1/e028593.full.pdf referenced in ​ Osteoporosis: A challenge obscured not eliminated Economist Intelligence Unit 21/12/20 ​ Further coverage for multivit benefits all in the mind (PR) Multivitamin “benefits” may just be placebo effect Consumer.org (NZ) 22/12/20 ​

Skirt size predicts breast cancer Archnewsy.com 24/12/20 ​ ​ Mental health matters — and it is time to do better MENA FN 28/12/2020 ​ Also in: Jordan Times ​

Further coverage for menstrual symptoms and loss of productivity (PR) Medicinal cannabis for relief from menstrual cramps (misattributed to The BMJ) Daijiworld ​ 28/12/2020 Also in: India.com, en.prothomalo.com ​

Primary care docs outperform symptom-checking apps – but some apps come close Healthcare IT News 29/12/2020

7 Also in: Ramaon Healthcare, MedCity News ​

Dry January trend invites a reflection on drinking Texarkana Gazette 30/12/2020 ​

Severe morning sickness linked to depression before and after birth News24 31/12/2020 ​

The 5 Health Benefits of Eating Pasta Often (And Without Gaining Weight) The State India ​ 01/01/2021

This Is The Best Way To Stop Cold Sores – The List Big World Tale 02/01/2021 ​

They Are Yanking Your Chain. Isn’t It About Time You Yanked Back? Granite Grok ​ 02/01/2021

BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care Hypertension research: 2020 overview Medical News Today 27/12/20 ​

Further coverage for coffee and green tea consumption (PR) This Coffee Habit You Haven't Tried Could Extend Your Life, Says Study Yahoo! Lifestyle ​ 29/12/2020 Also in: MSN Arabia, MSN IN, Eat This, Not That!, En24, MSN NZ, Healthy Family News, ​ NDTV Food, Daily Express , Radio Health Journal Recognizing And Addressing The Knowledge Gap Among PCPs About Diabetic Foot Care And Screening Podiatry Today 29/12/20 ​ B MJ Open Ophthalmology "Significant" New COVID Symptom to Watch For PressFrom Canada 22/12/2020 ​ ​ Also in: Yahoo Lifestyle India, MSN Health & Fitness, Eat This, Not That!, American Journal ​ ​ of Managed Care, xinmsn, Best Life, Deseret News,MSN Health Canada

This Accessory You Already Have at Home Could Protect You From COVID Best Life ​ 26/12/2020 Also in: Yahoo Lifestyle, MSN Arabia + MY, Intrenz, MSH Health & Fitness

The One Thing You Can Stop Doing to Avoid COVID, According to Doctors Best Life ​ 28/12/2020 B MJ Sexual & Reproductive Health 6 things we found were linked to cancer in 2020, from weight loss pills to sitting too much Business Insider India 31/12/20

B ritish Journal of Ophthalmology Roche's faricimab meets primary endpoint and shows strong durability across two global phase III studies for diabetic macular edema, a leading cause of blindness MENA FN ​ ​ 21/12/20 Also referenced in: One News Page, Market Screener, Daily Magazine, Pharmaceutical ​ Daily, Scientific Technology News, Globe Newswire, IT Business Net, Company News HQ, BioTech Database, Swiss Life Sciences Minor Salivary Gland Transplantation for Severe Dry Eye Disease Due to Cicatrizing Conjunctivitis Practice Update 22/12/20 ​

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This Accessory You Already Have at Home Could Protect You From COVID Yahoo Lifestyle ​ 26/12/2020

G ut How a good night's sleep can boost your immune system MSN Lifestyle 21/12/2020 ​ Also in: MSN Health CA, ​

Now here's the good news: Pioneering drugs that almost double bowel cancer survival time are among the medical breakthroughs overlooked in a year of Covid gloom Daily Mail ​ ​ 26/12/2020 Also in: Sound Health and Lasting Wealth, News Colony, Amed Post, express digest, ​ Business Fast, Internewscast

H eart Further coverage for benefits of ‘green Med’ diet (PR) This Small Change Will Make the Mediterranean Diet Even Better for Your Heart and Waistline First for Women 27/12/2020 ​ Also in: Daily Telegraph, New Zealand Herald ​

Nine hot health trends to watch in 2021 goodfood 29/12/2020 ​ Further coverage for health benefits of a hot bath (PR) If You Needed An Excuse To Take A Hot Bath, Here It Is Scary Mommy 31/12/2020 ​

Why are moments of silence so important in this new year? MintLounge 02/01/2021 ​ ​

I njury Prevention BMJ Data Delves Into The Implications Of Accidental Non-Fatal Injuries Mental Daily ​ 21/12/2020

J ournal of Clinical Pathology Doctors Alert that Early Cancer Diagnosis Decreased 40% Due to COVID-19 Confinement The World News 23/12/2020 Also in: The Costa Rica News ​

J ournal of Epidemiology & Community Health A Health-ful Christmas Is it a Myth? Trinidad & Tobago Guardian 21/12/20 ​

"Close the toilet lid before you flush" and other unexpected COVID-19 tips Irish Farmers ​ Journal 22/12/2020

Further coverage for teens’ dislike of appearance and depression in later life (PR) Dislike Of Appearance In Teen Years Predictive of Depression Later in Life The Ravive ​ 27/12/2020

Midlife diet 10 food rules for men (yes, you can eat steak) The Times 02/01/2021 ​

J ournal of Investigative Medicine Further coverage for goal-striving stress and kidney disease (PR) Stress From Not Achieving Goals Tied to Worse Kidney Disease Doctors Lounge ​ 22/12/2020

9 Also in: Drugs.com, Physician’s Weekly, HealthDay ​

How to Make Oat Milk From Press 25/12/2020 ​ Also in: MSN Health & Fitness ​ Give Your Bod a Boost This Winter With a Little Help From the Sunshine Vitamin AskMen ​ US 30/12/20

J ournal of Medical Ethics Reports from just five states reveal over 100 babies born alive during abortions in recent years Live Action 29/12/2020 ​ Also in: USSA News Online ​

Top 10 Pro-Life Moments of 2020 National Catholic Register 31/12/20 ​

Letters: We must reject assisted dying so that we can protect the vulnerable The Herald ​ Scotland 01/01/2021

J ournal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry My Arms & Hands Fall Asleep After Weight Lifting Livestrong 23/12/2020 ​ Top psych stories 2020: Sleep loss and Alzheimer's risk, pandemic's impact and more Healio 30/12/2020 Fingolimod Bests IFN β-1a for Pediatric MS in Phase III Trial Physician’s Weekly 30/12/20 ​

O ccupational & Environmental Medicine Further coverage for healthcare workers’ risk of COVID-19 (PR) Healthcare workers have 7 times the risk of severe Covid-19 Pakistan Observer 29/12/2020 ​ Also in: Medical News Today, ET Healthworld ​

R egional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine Further coverage for calming music during surgery (PR) Melody remedy: Music found to calm patients as much as anxiety anti-drug The Irish Times ​ 24/12/2020

T obacco Control How Philip Morris International is investing in a smoke-free future Gulf News 31/12/2020 ​ Also in: 24Emirates ​

V et Record Holiday warning: Dogs poisoned by chocolate most often on Christmas Study Finds ​ 25/12/20

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