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
5/8/10 - Chilli
peppers may be good for blood pressure
Chilli peppers might set your mouth on fire, but they could be of benefit
for people with high blood pressure, research has revealed. More
5/8/10 - Complicated pregnancy linked to depression
Women who experience complications during pregnancy and birth face an
increased risk of postnatal depression, researchers warned yesterday. 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
2/8/10
- Global focus on breastfeeding
rates
Breastfeeding holds the key to saving the lives of millions of children,
the World Health Organisation said today. More
2/8/10 - Drug
combination found to reduce body weight
A combination of two drugs may be an effective treatment for obesity,
researchers have reported. More