29/6/12
- Flu gene may be cure
The flu virus contains a secret gene which can be used to prevent the
disease killing its victim, British researchers revealed last night. More
29/6/12
- Mediterranean diet healthiest
The so-called Mediterranean diet remains one of the healthiest ways to
eat, experts said yesterday. More
29/6/12 - Hope for once-a-day HIV pill
A new once-a-day pill for HIV infection has beaten conventional treatments
in a series of trials, it was announced today. More
28/6/12
- How work may harm pregnancy
Women who have to undertake physically arduous work during pregnancy may
see an impact on the size of their baby, researchers warn today. More
28/6/12
- Breakthrough on broken hearts
People who suffer from a broken heart may be experiencing natural defences
against the effects of severe stress, such as bereavement, researchers
have revealed. More
28/6/12 - Hormone
hope for cancer men
A dose of hormones could help men overcome the side-effects of treatment,
British researchers say today. More
27/6/12
- Low-carb link to heart disease
Low-carb diets may help with weight loss - but they may also increase
the risk of heart disease, researchers warn today. More
27/6/12
- Coffee may cut heart failure
risk
A moderate intake of coffee many help to protect against developing heart
failure, researchers say today. More
27/6/12
- Allergy fungus research stepped
up
A university is planning to step up research into allergies to fungus
- backed with a major grant from local fund-raisers. More
26/6/12 - New
swine flu death estimate
More than half a million people may have died during the emergence of
the swine flu virus, researchers say today. More
25/6/12
- New rabies advice
British experts want to encourage healthcare professionals to ensure they
are up to date on how to treat rabies - amid signs of growing numbers
of people needing treatment for the disease. More
25/6/12
- Daffodils may yield drugs
Scientists are hoping to find drugs for treating depression in a kind
of pink daffodil that grows in South Africa. More
25/6/12
- Cancer fear fails to deter weight
gain
Fear of cancer does little to help motivate overweight Britons to shed
their fat, campaigners warn today. More
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