19/2/10
- Eating for two a myth
- pregnancy guidelines
Pregnant women should not try to lose weight - but should keep fit and
avoid "eating for two", according to new guidelines published
yesterday. More
19/2/10 - Child cancer alert from Iraq troubles
Children in southern Iraq have faced a massively increased risk of developing
leukaemia, researchers reported yesterday. More
18/2/10
- A happy heart, a healthy
heart
Happy people enjoyed a significantly reduced risk of developing heart
disease, according to a major study released today. More
18/2/10 - Needles
for monthly problem
The evidence that acupuncture can help women with their monthly pains
is "convincing", researchers say today. More
17/2/10
- Action call on new obesity threat
Campaigners called for nationwide action to tackle obesity today as a
new report issued a warning about the growing girth-lines of British adults.
More
17/2/10 - Heart
disease gene tests ineffective
The public should not be fooled into relying on gene testing to predict
risk of heart disease, experts warned last night. More
17/2/10
- Malaria killed King Tut
The legendary Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen died from malaria and bone
disease - not assassination, researchers revealed last night. More
16/2/10
- Hopes for migraine relief
A poison used for cosmetic treatment may help relieve migraine headache,
doctors reported last night. More
16/2/10
- UK drinks fail label test
British alcohol producers may face new laws on labelling after failing
to comply with a voluntary code, it was announced yesterday. More
15/2/10
- Herb warning as vaccine
offers ragweed hope
People with asthma should not rely on herbal remedies, experts have warned.
More
15/2/10
- Baby antibiotic warning
New guidance was issued to hospitals today in a bid to stem a raft of
incidents involving an antibiotic given to new-born babies. More