14/11/08 - Low
allergy plants needed in town centres
Town planners are being asked to consider allergy sufferers when choosing
plants for "green spaces". More
14/11/08 - Children
still not getting their five a day
New figures show that many children in the UK are still not managing to
eat five pieces of fruit and veg a day. More
13/11/08 - Tamoxifen
resistance puzzle solved
British scientists have discovered the mechanism that causes women to
develop resistance to the breast cancer drug Tamoxifen. More
13/11/08 - Large
waistline, shorter lifeline
A large waistline can almost double your risk of premature death, even
if your weight is in the 'normal' range, British researchers warn today.
More
12/11/08 - Euro
blood pressure problem
High blood pressure is posing a major threat to health across Europe and
immediate action is needed to tackle it, say experts. More
12/11/08 - Lack
of sleep may pose heart threat
Researchers have found evidence that sleeping less than seven and a half
hours per night may increase the chances of heart disease among people
at a slightly raised risk. More
11/11/08 - Breast-feeding
boosts lung power
Babies who are breast-fed for at least four months develop healthier lungs,
British researchers reported yesterday. More
11/11/08 - Slim
down Britain campaign launched
A nationwide campaign to boost healthy eating and reduce obesity was launched
today by the British government amidst a host of newly disturbing facts
and figures. More
10/11/08 - New
indicator for statins
A major international heart disease trial has been halted after successfully
identifying a powerful new test for risk. More
10/11/08 - Vitamins
fail heart trial
The idea that vitamin supplements can prevent heart disease has failed
to win support in a major study, a conference was being told today. More
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