The Daily Mail has reported that "routine testing for prostate cancer in middle-aged men does not save enough lives to justify the harm". The news is based on a 20-year Swedish study that found screening did not reduce overall death rates or death...
"Pregnant women who take paracetamol could be increasing the risk of their child developing asthma," the Daily Express has reported. The news is based on a review that systematically combined the findings from six previous studies examining whether...
"Good sleep is dream recipe to lose weight," reported the Daily Express. People who get more than eight hours sleep a night and reduce their stress levels have double the chance of slimming down, it continued. This study looked for associations...
Tuesday March 29 2011 "Doctors cause a third of stubborn high blood pressure," reported the BBC News. The news service reports that some cases of hard-to-treat high blood pressure may actually be caused by patient nervousness at being seen by a...
The Daily Express reports that a "new treatment for prostate cancer has cut the risk of dying by half". It said that "six months of the hormone therapy……is all that is needed", and the benefits continue for 10 years. The trial in question did not...
Having a 'dirty weekend' is bad for your heart, according to the Daily Express. The newspaper claims that amorous encounters increase the risk of a heart attack if you are unfit, while The Daily Telegraph says that the risk is doubled if you only...
"Women boost their chances of surviving breast cancer if they complete their full five-year course of tamoxifen," reported the Daily Mirror. It said that many women stop taking it after two years due to side effects, but a study has found that...
BBC News reports that researchers have said that "a drug to treat diabetes, Actos, would be a "sensible alternative" to one which was banned last year". It said that Avandia, also known as rosiglitazone, was suspended in Europe but is still...
Wednesday March 16 2011 "A good old belly laugh can help heal leg ulcers," BBC News has reported. However, the eye-catching claim is only a theory offered by researchers who said the treatment is probably more effective than ultrasound, the...
Tuesday March 15 2011 "Dogs help us reach exercise targets", reported the Daily Mirror. It said that man's best friend is not only a faithful companion but can also make us healthier. According to new research, owners are 34% more likely to hit...
Monday March 14 2011 "Breastfeeding produces not only healthier babies but also brighter children," reported The Guardian. It said a study has found that just four weeks of breastfeeding gives newborns a "positive and significant effect", which...
Eating a Mediterranean diet "can reduce the risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure", The Daily Telegraph has today reported. Mediterranean diets are typically high in fruit and vegetables, low in meat and use...
"Second-hand tobacco smoke as a child or adult appears to increase the risk of breast cancer," reports the BBC News. The news is based on a large, well-conducted study among almost 80,000 women. It assessed their lifetime smoking habits and exposure...
Friday February 25 2011 "Stress and tension does not prevent women undergoing infertility treatment from becoming pregnant," reported The Daily Telegraph. This news story is based on a review of previous studies, which investigated whether anxiety...
Friday February 18 2011 The Daily Telegraph reported that "exercise and therapy can help ME sufferers". Several other news sources reported on research which has shown that behavioural therapy and exercise can be effective in helping people with ME,...
"Zinc supplements can reduce the severity and length of cold symptoms," reported the Daily Express. It said that taking zinc syrup, lozenges or tablets within a day of developing symptoms helps people fight off colds quicker. The news story is based...
"Lack of sleep is a 'ticking time bomb'," The Independent reported. The newspaper said that people who regularly sleep less than six hours a night "have a 48 per cent greater chance of developing or dying from heart disease". The news is based on...
"Diet does boost your intelligence," according to The Daily Telegraph. The news story is based on a dietary study that following over 7,000 children. The study compiled information on how often the children ate different food groups at the ages of...
"Obese pregnant women have more complicated births" The Daily Telegraph reported. It said that a study has found that obese women are more likely to have a longer pregnancy, need to have labour induced artificially, and to go on to need a caesarean...
"Menopausal women with hot flushes are half as likely as others to develop breast cancer," reported the Daily Mirror. It said that the "sweating attacks are caused by a lack of the hormone oestrogen - but the shortfall may also cut the risks of...
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