General Health
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Head-bangers, texting, Twist and Slam
Texting may hold the key to running casualty tents at rock festivals – but heavy metal fans may need more wide-ranging public health measures, researchers report today. Read more
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Seasonal myths face challenge
Hats are not as helpful and sugar not as harmful as often believed, according to a survey of seasonal "medical myths", published today. Read more
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How a warm-up can prevent sports injuries
A specially-designed warm-up programme can cut sports injuries dramatically, say researchers. Read more
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Happiness is contagious, say scientists
Happiness is a contagious condition, medical researchers reported today. Read more
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Placebo commonly prescribed by US doctors
Prescribing placebo treatments is common practice and seen as acceptable, according to new findings. Read more
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Graphic health warnings for smokers
Cigarette packets are having a makeover next month – adding graphic warnings of the damage they can do to the body. Read more
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New link between healthy lifestyle and death risk
Researchers have found that keeping to a healthy lifestyle is strongly linked to a reduced risk of death. Read more
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Health threat fails to shock patients
Lifestyle work with unhealthy children can be effective – but with high-risk patients it can be disappointing, European experts were told yesterday. Read more