5/2/10
- Greatness link to ADHD
Many of the great people of history would have been branded as having
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a conference heard yesterday.
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5/2/10 - Articial organ hope for diabetes
Children with diabetes may eventually be given artificial organs to
manage their insulin, researchers reported today. More
4/2/10 - Infection
fight for Cancer Day
The bugs that can cause cancer are the focus of World Cancer Day today.
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4/2/10 - Obesity
gene affects thousands
A small number of people with serious weight problems have a genetic defect,
British researchers revealed last night. More
3/2/10
- Pregnancy does not diminish brain power
So-called "baby brain" - where a woman allegedly loses brain
power during pregnancy - does not exist, researchers said today. More
3/2/10 - Top
grades linked to mood swing disorder
The most academically successful young people face massive risks of developing
mental health problems caused by mood swings between depression and euphoria,
researchers reported today. More
3/2/10
- Op no bar to normal birth
Women can safely attempt normal birth even after having several babies
through a caesarean operation, researchers reported today. More
2/2/10
- Red Eye launches heart month
The London Eye turned red last night along with major landmarks around
Britain as campaigners launched a major drive against heart disease. More
2/2/10 - New
emergency contraception pill works for five days
A new emergency contraception pill may prevent more pregnancies than its
widely-used alternative - and works for up to five days, researchers have
reported. More
2/2/10
- Fish oil may protect against
mental illness
A course of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may help protect people
who face a high risk of developing serious mental illness, researchers
reported last night. More
1/2/10
- Billions pledged for vaccines
PC profits are to be ploughed into the development of vaccines against
diseases which kill millions of children around the world, it has been
announced. More
1/2/10
- HIV breakthrough
British scientists say they have made a break-through in understanding
the AIDS virus, HIV. More
1/2/10 - Shingles
vaccine hope
Pensioners in England may be offered vaccination against shingles, ministers
have announced. More