UK NEWS FOR AUGUST 2010
31/8/10 - Asthma,
migraine genetic breakthroughs
Scientists may have discovered a gene responsible for some of the most
severe cases of asthma, it has been announced. More
27/8/10 - Vaccine
combats childhood pneumonia
The number of children contracting a dangerous form of pneumonia has slumped
in after the introduction of a vaccine, British researchers report today.
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26/8/10
- Salads not so healthy?
Ready made salads are sold as the "healthy" option - but many
contain more salt than a large burger, British researchers warned today.
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25/8/10
- Deadly toll of migraine
People who suffer migraines involving visual disturbances face an increased
risk of death from heart disease or stroke, researchers warned today.
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25/8/10 - Call
to tackle pregnancy blood pressure threat
Midwife leaders have backed new UK guidelines published today aim at tackling
the dangers of high blood pressure in pregnant women. More
24/8/10 - How
glucose scrambles immune system
High levels of glucose in the body may play a key part in weakening defences
against infection, British researchers reveal today. More
20/8/10
- A leaf to prevent disease
People should add one or two portions of lettuce or cabbage to their diets
to protect themselves against developing diabetes, researchers said today.
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20/8/10 - Cervical
cancer success
A combination treatment used against cervical cancer has saved "hundreds
of lives", British researchers have reported. More
18/8/10 - Health
visitors may prevent post-natal depression
Women are less likely to develop post-natal depression if they are seen
by a well-trained health visitor, British researchers reported last night.
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17/8/10
- No joy for chocaholics in
heart study
Middle-aged women may protect their hearts by eating small amounts of
dark chocolate, researchers reported last night. More
17/8/10
- Midwives condemn home-birth
backlash
A midwife leader has launched a strong defence of home births amid concern
of a global movement against them. More
16/8/10 - Call
for child allergy specialists
Britain needs more specialists who can treat children with food allergies,
experts have warned. More
16/8/10 - DNA
clue to melanoma treatment
Patients who find that treatment for the skin cancer melanoma is unsuccessful
may have a problem with DNA repair genes, British researchers have warned.
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13/8/10
- McStatins rejected
A senior British expert has rejected the idea of a "McStatin"
pill to help counteract the effects of junk food. More
13/8/10 - Coin
marks Florence centenary
Today marks centenary of the death of the woman generally regarded as
the founder of modern nursing. More
12/8/10
- Adrenalin link to fertility
problems
Women having trouble getting pregnant could be tested for stress levels,
British researchers have said. More
12/8/10 - Medical
tourism brings superbug to UK
UK "medical tourists" travelling to India for treatment have
returned as carriers of a lethal new mutant infection, experts have warned.
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11/8/10
- Cooling weather strains hearts
A slight cooling of the weather can trigger dozens of heart attacks, researchers
warned today. More
11/8/10 - Back
to school time triggers asthma problem
Newly published figures suggest that asthma rates increase dramatically
in the month of September when the new school year begins. More
11/8/10 - Malaria
not a celebrity disease
Malaria must not be thought of as a "celebrity" disease in spite
of recent high profile cases, UK health officials warned today. More
10/8/10 - Child
allergies "serious" - draft guidance
GPs should look out for children with food allergies and seek to diagnose
and treat them, according to proposed guidelines published yesterday.
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9/8/10 - Scientists
close in on meningitis genes
New genetic findings may help solve the puzzle of why a small number of
people succumb to meningococcus infection and others are spared. More
6/8/10
- Positive outcomes for
pregnancy after miscarriage
Women who conceive shortly after a miscarriage do not face a raised risk
of complications, researchers said today. More
6/8/10 - Weight
gain in pregnancy leads to high birth weight babies
Mothers-to-be who gain too much weight in pregnancy are likely to give
birth to heavy babies who are themselves at risk of obesity in later life,
researchers warned yesterday. More
5/8/10 - Dozens
of cholesterol genes found
An international study has uncovered 95 genetic variants that could help
scientists fight heart disease, it was announced today. More
4/8/10 - No
benefit of B vitamin pills for stroke patients
Vitamin B supplements do not benefit stroke or heart attack patients,
according to research published today. More
4/8/10 - Gene
test crack-down
A crackdown on private gene test labs was announced in the UK today. More
3/8/10
- Bingeing hits students
Student binge drinkers may find themselves failing to attend lectures
or complete assignments, researchers have warned. More
3/8/10 - Body
swop that boosts heart op
Heart valve operations can be improved by swapping valves around within
a patient's body, a senior British heart surgeon reported today. More
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