Flour fortification with folic acid

A major step forward for UK public health In November 2024, the UK government announced legislation mandating folic acid fortification of non-wholemeal wheat flour, effective by the end of 2026. This landmark policy will reduce neural tube defects (NTDs), serious birth defects affecting brain and spinal cord development that can ...

2025-06-26T11:16:12+00:0010 June 2025|Group news, Our impact|

BMJ Investigations Unit empowers councils to challenge fast food planning decisions

An exclusive BMJ investigation has uncovered how McDonald’s is systematically undermining councils’ efforts to block new outlets—particularly in deprived areas of England, where rates of childhood obesity are alarmingly high. Based on freedom of information requests to the Planning Inspectorate, The BMJ found that McDonald’s has lodged 14 planning ...

2025-06-25T12:54:34+00:0014 April 2025|Group news, Our impact|

openRxiv launch to sustain and expand preprint sharing in life and health sciences

Davis, California, 11 March, 2025–openRxiv has officially launched as an independent nonprofit to oversee bioRxiv and medRxiv, the world's leading preprint servers for life and health sciences. openRxiv ensures that researchers worldwide can continue to share discoveries rapidly and openly. With a researcher-led governance model, openRxiv strengthens the foundation of ...

Transforming healthcare in India: driving disruptive innovation for better patient experience in secondary and tertiary care

Specialist roundtable on disruptive innovation in secondary and tertiary care in India Our partnerships and events team regularly host roundtables that bring together international experts to outline, discuss and direct the conversation toward overcoming common clinical challenges. We delivered a specialist roundtable in New Delhi with senior leaders to ...

2025-06-26T12:16:59+00:005 March 2025|Events, Group news, Our impact, Partnership|

Correcting the record to enhance patient care

Retractions play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of academic publishing and ensuring research credibility. While they are often viewed negatively due to concerns about reputational damage and career impact, BMJ Group sees them as crucial to scientific progress—reinforcing trust, refining evidence, and ultimately improving patient care. A ...

2025-06-26T12:38:49+00:003 February 2025|Content integrity, Our impact|
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