Offering flu vaccination to people working in care institutions may make little or no difference to the number of residents who get flu or go to hospital with a chest infection, compared to those ...

This review has been conducted to assess the effects of using a powered (or 'electric') toothbrush compared with using a manual toothbrush for maintaining oral health. Good oral hygiene, through the ...

I have found the modules easy to follow, well set out and a really straightforward refresher for me. I had looked at this years ago and assumed I was up to date. I wasn't. I have enjoyed the modules ...

Nous examinons les données probantes qui sous-tendent les questions affectant la vie des gens, leur donnant les moyens de prendre de meilleures décisions. Nous produisons des données probantes ...

Plain language summaries are summaries of the health evidence that Cochrane produces, written in a way that everyone can understand. At Cochrane, we write systematic reviews of research into human ...

This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of acupuncture on osteoarthritis. The review shows that in people with osteoarthritis, -Acupuncture may lead to ...

Cranberries (as cranberry juice, tablets or capsules) have been used for many years to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs), substances that can ...