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Arthritis (22)
Juvenile arthritis sufferers less active, study suggests
Published Friday 14 November 2008
New breakthrough in understanding arthritis made, scientists state
Published Wednesday 12 November 2008
Rise in rheumatoid arthritis linked with environmental factors
Published Friday 31 October 2008
Advice offered on arthritic conditions
Published Friday 31 October 2008
Breastfeeding link to reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Published Tuesday 21 October 2008
Survey calls for arthritis and rheumatism support
Published Monday 13 October 2008
Pregnancy normalises immunity, according to study
Published Friday 10 October 2008
Supplements no better than placebo in slowing cartilage loss, study suggests
Published Tuesday 30 September 2008
Arthritis pain similar to sinusitis, research suggests
Published Tuesday 23 September 2008
Exercise, calcium offer osteoporosis protection, researchers state
Published Monday 15 September 2008
Pine bark extract could reduce knee arthritis pain, study suggests
Published Monday 15 September 2008
Mixed guidance leaves Europeans confused about alcohol
Published Thursday 12 June 2008
Alcohol linked to reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Published Thursday 05 June 2008
Arthritis pain can be helped by food
Published Thursday 29 May 2008
Prolonged breastfeeding may cut risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Published Tuesday 13 May 2008
Arthritis sufferers can help themselves
Published Thursday 03 April 2008
Cod liver oil shown to cut arthritis drug use
Published Thursday 27 March 2008
Vegan diet 'aids arthritis'
Published Wednesday 19 March 2008
HRT 'not effective in minimising rheumatoid arthritis pain'
Published Friday 29 February 2008
Glucosamine arthritis supplement in doubt
Published Thursday 21 February 2008
New imaging method to spot arthritis signs
Published Wednesday 13 February 2008
Rheumatoid arthritis patients 'more prone to early retirement'
Published Thursday 07 February 2008
Diabetes (47)
New study produces unlimited insulin cells for diabetes treatment
Published Friday 21 November 2008
New strategies to help marginalised communities
Published Wednesday 19 November 2008
Employers urged to help with staff health
Published Tuesday 18 November 2008
Attention drawn to growing diabetes pandemic
Published Thursday 13 November 2008
New diabetes ulcer treatment discovered, scientists report
Published Tuesday 11 November 2008
Stress, copulation behaviour could help calculate diabetes risk, study suggests
Published Friday 07 November 2008
Diabetes risk found to be higher in low-income families
Published Monday 03 November 2008
New GM tomato found to protect against diabetes and some cancers
Published Tuesday 28 October 2008
Diabetes growth 'down to obesity crisis'
Published Wednesday 22 October 2008
Survey highlights significant diabetes growth
Published Monday 20 October 2008
Higher retinal damage risk for diabetics
Published Friday 17 October 2008
Preventative compound found in chocolate products
Published Wednesday 15 October 2008
Intestinal bacteria could provide diabetes development protection, research suggests
Published Friday 10 October 2008
Killing 'angry' immune cells could help fight diabetes, scientists suggest
Published Wednesday 08 October 2008
Human or synthetic insulin good for Type 2 diabetes sufferers, study states
Published Thursday 02 October 2008
Exercise can improve metabolic health in insulin-sensitive patients, study suggests
Published Thursday 25 September 2008
Low bone density persists in female diabetes sufferers, study indicates
Published Tuesday 23 September 2008
Friendly bacteria protects against diabetes, researcher state
Published Monday 22 September 2008
Hormone discovery could help diabetes sufferers, researchers state
Published Friday 19 September 2008
Exercise may reduce diabetes risk, study indicates
Published Wednesday 17 September 2008
Community-based diabetes programmes show promise, study states
Published Monday 15 September 2008
Study find link between diabetes, obesity and neurodegeneration
Published Friday 05 September 2008
Click here to visit the Diabetes Quick Guide
Published Wednesday 03 September 2008
Scientists report potential diabetes breakthrough
Published Friday 29 August 2008
Young diabetes sufferers have low testosterone levels, study shows
Published Thursday 28 August 2008
Caesarean section babies likelier to develop diabetes, study reports
Published Wednesday 27 August 2008
Periodontal disease predicts diabetes, researchers suggest
Published Thursday 07 August 2008
Study: Herbs and spices could protect against high blood sugar damage
Published Thursday 07 August 2008
Food diary doubles weight loss
Published Tuesday 08 July 2008
Junk food in pregnancy affects baby's long-term health
Published Tuesday 01 July 2008
Britain faces childhood obesity epidemic
Published Wednesday 18 June 2008
Hearing loss strongly linked to diabetes
Published Tuesday 17 June 2008
Weight gain can be beneficial in cases of type 1 diabetes
Published Monday 09 June 2008
Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of diabetes
Published Friday 30 May 2008
Diet and exercise can delay diabetes
Published Friday 23 May 2008
Insulin alternative safe in pregnancy
Published Friday 16 May 2008
Chocolate testers required for year-long study
Published Monday 28 April 2008
Apple-rich diet linked to reduced metabolic syndrome risk
Published Thursday 10 April 2008
Tai Chi exercises could aid diabetes
Published Wednesday 02 April 2008
Anti-depressants linked to diabetes
Published Saturday 29 March 2008
One daily insulin injection 'better than three'
Published Friday 28 March 2008
Vitamin D supplements 'cut childhood diabetes'
Published Friday 14 March 2008
Weight-loss 'more effective' than insulin for type 2 diabetes
Published Thursday 13 March 2008
Black tea 'diabetes fighter'
Published Tuesday 04 March 2008
Study shows diabetes tests discrepancies in kidney failure patients
Published Friday 22 February 2008
International diabetes study challenges US trial findings
Published Thursday 14 February 2008
Larger bra size linked to diabetes risk
Published Wednesday 06 February 2008
Eczema (11)
New research suggests eczema sufferers may be fighting off cancer
Published Thursday 30 October 2008
Probiotics do not help eczema symptoms, study states
Published Wednesday 08 October 2008
Fish reduces childhood eczema risk, study states
Published Thursday 25 September 2008
Farm pregnancies could reduce eczema risk, study indicates
Published Monday 01 September 2008
Childhood eczema linked to asthma risk, research suggests
Published Tuesday 19 August 2008
Homeopathy effective in treating childhood eczema
Published Monday 28 July 2008
Pollution on busy roads could increase eczema risk
Published Monday 16 June 2008
Biological washing powder does not worsen eczema
Published Thursday 22 May 2008
Mother concocts nettle potion to soothe eczema pain
Published Friday 18 April 2008
Chinese herbal remedy could help children with atopic eczema
Published Friday 14 March 2008
Eczema fault discovery offers new treatment hope
Published Saturday 16 February 2008
Epilepsy (8)
Epilepsy event signals a first for Ireland
Published Thursday 16 October 2008
Memory recording and replay handled by same cells, researchers state
Published Friday 05 September 2008
Study highlights epilepsy drowning risk
Published Thursday 28 August 2008
Epilepsy drug could help with insomnia
Published Monday 04 August 2008
Epilepsy drug may harm foetal development
Published Tuesday 22 July 2008
Osteopathy an alternative treatment for epilepsy?
Published Wednesday 21 May 2008
High-fat diet trialled in fight against epilepsy
Published Wednesday 16 April 2008
Birth weight and gestation linked to epilepsy risk
Published Thursday 21 February 2008
General Health News (113)
Doctor warns of premature birth risk
Published Thursday 20 November 2008
Healthy periods of old age vary, according to study
Published Monday 17 November 2008
Large waists can double premature death risk, Europe-wide study suggests
Published Thursday 13 November 2008
Bark extract found to have jetlag reducing qualities
Published Thursday 06 November 2008
Studies warn against smoking during pregnancy
Published Wednesday 05 November 2008
New study shows parents happy to be screened for alcohol addiction
Published Wednesday 05 November 2008
Study finds more varied bacteria on the palms of women
Published Tuesday 04 November 2008
Study recommends whole grains over dairy to reduce heart failure risk
Published Monday 03 November 2008
Cardio risk for the overweight explored
Published Friday 17 October 2008
Vision loss for IIH sufferers more common in men
Published Thursday 16 October 2008
Work absence could predict death risk, study suggests
Published Friday 03 October 2008
Study links hormone levels to antisocial behaviour
Published Wednesday 01 October 2008
Loneliness linked with cold, scientists suggest
Published Monday 29 September 2008
HRT can reduce gout risk, scientists state
Published Friday 26 September 2008
Changes in lifestyle could halve early deaths, study suggests
Published Wednesday 17 September 2008
Parents plays role in infants' stress responses, study suggests
Published Tuesday 16 September 2008
Infectious heart disease death rates rising again, scientists state
Published Monday 15 September 2008
Scientists pinpoint childhood cancer genes
Published Monday 15 September 2008
Fat location more important than amount in heart disease risk, study suggests
Published Monday 15 September 2008
Most allergic children can still be vaccinated, researchers state
Published Tuesday 02 September 2008
Early medication use could slow down Parkinson's, study suggests
Published Thursday 28 August 2008
HRT 'helps quality of life in older women'
Published Friday 22 August 2008
Stress can worsen allergy attacks, research suggests
Published Friday 15 August 2008
Study links ear infections with obesity risk
Published Friday 15 August 2008
Time out at work "vital", says International Stress Management Association
Published Thursday 14 August 2008
Running enhances lifespan and reduces disability in older people, research indicates
Published Wednesday 13 August 2008
Targeted radiation therapy can control cancer spread, study finds
Published Wednesday 13 August 2008
Never delay seeking medical treatment, British Heart Foundation urges
Published Wednesday 13 August 2008
Potential leukaemia breakthrough made, scientists state
Published Wednesday 13 August 2008
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease scheme launched
Published Wednesday 13 August 2008
Monitoring blood pressure "vital"
Published Friday 08 August 2008
Student food allergy sufferers 'often unprepared'
Published Wednesday 06 August 2008
Obese people may carry asthma trait, study indicates
Published Tuesday 05 August 2008
Study links less REM sleep with overweight teens, children
Published Tuesday 05 August 2008
TV watching linked to weight gain in university students
Published Friday 01 August 2008
Fatty heart can increase risk of heart attack, regardless of BMI
Published Wednesday 30 July 2008
More exercise needed for sustained weight loss
Published Tuesday 29 July 2008
Pain relief gel to encourage higher rates of breast cancer screening
Published Wednesday 23 July 2008
Antihistamine could bring hope to Alzheimer's patients
Published Friday 18 July 2008
Walking promotes independence in old age
Published Thursday 17 July 2008
Type of asthma inhaler associated with adverse effects
Published Wednesday 16 July 2008
Experts campaign to break taboo of bowel health
Published Tuesday 15 July 2008
Holidaymakers urged to seek malaria advice prior to travel
Published Monday 14 July 2008
Tinnitus often left undiagnosed by younger people
Published Friday 11 July 2008
HRT type influences gallbladder risk
Published Friday 11 July 2008
People unaware of smoking, bladder cancer risk
Published Wednesday 09 July 2008
Smoking legislation saves lives
Published Thursday 03 July 2008
Higher awareness of prostate health needed
Published Thursday 03 July 2008
Almonds found to improve digestive health
Published Monday 30 June 2008
Working hard when fatigued raises blood pressure
Published Friday 27 June 2008
Women ignorant to serious side effects linked to the pill
Published Thursday 26 June 2008
More young people diagnosed with lung disease
Published Wednesday 25 June 2008
Hunger hormone linked to depression
Published Monday 16 June 2008
Stress fuels rise in headache sufferers
Published Friday 13 June 2008
Poor oral health boosts cancer risk
Published Friday 06 June 2008
Study confirms positive effects of short, intense exercise on heart health
Published Thursday 05 June 2008
Eating greens promotes better eye health, experts say
Published Tuesday 03 June 2008
Pollution linked to increased risk of stroke
Published Monday 02 June 2008
Important not to trivialise digestive problems, experts advise
Published Friday 30 May 2008
More people suffering with allergies, experts reveal
Published Wednesday 28 May 2008
Young people urged not to ignore sudden hearing problems
Published Tuesday 27 May 2008
Understanding of prescriptions key to recovery
Published Wednesday 21 May 2008
Global experts agree on safety of HRT
Published Tuesday 20 May 2008
Maternal stress linked to childhood allergy
Published Monday 19 May 2008
Genetic testing 'not fool-proof'
Published Monday 19 May 2008
Exercise can cut risk of breast cancer
Published Thursday 15 May 2008
Genetic makeup could influence sweet tooth
Published Thursday 15 May 2008
Tooth preservation linked to cancer risk
Published Wednesday 14 May 2008
Smelly gas could help regulate blood pressure
Published Monday 12 May 2008
Heart disease death rates prove concerning
Published Friday 09 May 2008
Pregnancy weight gain linked to childbirth problems
Published Friday 09 May 2008
Nitrate-rich vegetables 'could help protect stomach'
Published Thursday 08 May 2008
Breastfed children found to have improved IQ scores
Published Wednesday 07 May 2008
Women alerted over heart attack symptoms
Published Wednesday 07 May 2008
Alert over medical scales accuracy
Published Friday 02 May 2008
Early infection treatment found to avert stomach cancer
Published Friday 02 May 2008
Binge eating/dieting pattern may reduce lifespan, study finds
Published Wednesday 30 April 2008
Tomatoes could protect skin from sun damage/ageing
Published Tuesday 29 April 2008
A mother's embrace helps to ease baby pain, study says
Published Thursday 24 April 2008
EU hesitant on food colouring ban
Published Wednesday 23 April 2008
You are what your mother eats: Diet linked to baby's gender
Published Wednesday 23 April 2008
Proposals for EU donor card set for parliament
Published Wednesday 23 April 2008
Regular, short breastfeeds benefit infants, study says
Published Tuesday 22 April 2008
Measles warning for Euro 2008
Published Saturday 19 April 2008
Cleaning products linked to common health problems
Published Tuesday 15 April 2008
Washing 'not enough' to ensure fruit and veg safety
Published Saturday 12 April 2008
Artificial colours ban urged for Europe
Published Saturday 12 April 2008
TV in bedroom limits teens' healthy habits
Published Tuesday 08 April 2008
Watery evidence on fluid health benefits
Published Friday 04 April 2008
Daily coffee fix 'protects brain health'
Published Friday 04 April 2008
Processed meat 'poses cancer threat'
Published Wednesday 02 April 2008
Alzheimer's linked to Obesity
Published Saturday 29 March 2008
Premature babies face lifelong health problems
Published Thursday 27 March 2008
EU watchdog rejects additive link to child hyperactivity
Published Tuesday 18 March 2008
Overweight women linked to higher aggressive breast cancer risk
Published Tuesday 18 March 2008
Cleaning product chemicals cause childhood asthma, study finds
Published Thursday 13 March 2008
Heart disease risk lowered by daily tipple
Published Tuesday 11 March 2008
Gout susceptibility 'in genes'
Published Tuesday 11 March 2008
Aspirin linked to reduced breast cancer risk
Published Friday 07 March 2008
Soaking chips could cut cancer risk
Published Friday 07 March 2008
Children in Europe 'exposed to second-hand smoke'
Published Friday 07 March 2008
Children 'benefit from continuity of care'
Published Wednesday 05 March 2008
Cancer risk continues after HRT stops, study finds
Published Wednesday 05 March 2008
Turmeric 'helps heart health'
Published Monday 03 March 2008
Gingko biloba memory benefits questioned
Published Friday 29 February 2008
Prostate cancer treatment break 'safe'
Published Thursday 28 February 2008
Heart disease rates climbing in Europe
Published Wednesday 27 February 2008
Prostate cancer breakthrough could aid screening
Published Tuesday 12 February 2008
Sweeteners' weight loss benefits in doubt
Published Tuesday 12 February 2008
Sleep length linked to childhood obesity
Published Saturday 09 February 2008
Uniform approach to cancer required across EU
Published Thursday 07 February 2008
Sugary drinks 'promote gout risk'
Published Wednesday 06 February 2008
Folic acid linked to dementia risk
Published Wednesday 06 February 2008
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (7)
GERD treatment helps asthmatic children, study suggests
Published Monday 17 November 2008
Chronic croup could be linked to GERD, study suggests
Published Wednesday 24 September 2008
Researchers to trial new GERD treatment
Published Wednesday 09 July 2008
GERD patients self-manage breakthrough symptoms
Published Monday 19 May 2008
Asthma link to GERD explored
Published Thursday 10 April 2008
GERD may cause future health problems
Published Wednesday 02 April 2008
GERD dietary advice
Published Wednesday 19 March 2008
Influenza (15)
Public warned over vaccination importance
Published Thursday 20 November 2008
Antibiotic study points to bacterial gut imbalances
Published Tuesday 18 November 2008
Flu jab could reduce blood clot risk, study suggests
Published Monday 10 November 2008
Vaccination the best way to protect against influenza pandemic, study suggests
Published Thursday 09 October 2008
Flu underestimation could put lives at risk, expert states
Published Friday 03 October 2008
Mother's influenza vaccinations protect newborns, research suggests
Published Friday 19 September 2008
Fruit and veg substance reduces flu likelihood, according to study
Published Thursday 04 September 2008
Researchers discover influenza antibodies from 1918 pandemic
Published Tuesday 19 August 2008
Smoking worsens long-term health implications of flu
Published Friday 25 July 2008
Researchers move forward in fight against flu
Published Thursday 10 July 2008
Healthy eating key to fighting flu
Published Thursday 22 May 2008
Influenza: Strains constantly changing
Published Friday 18 April 2008
Cold weather flu findings open up potential for flu treatments
Published Wednesday 05 March 2008
Immune system research 'could prevent flu'
Published Saturday 16 February 2008
Mouse 'with a cold' signals hope for future treatments
Published Wednesday 06 February 2008
Meningitis (2)
Meningitis not to be mistaken for flu, experts warn
Published Tuesday 10 June 2008
Device helps spot signs of meningitis
Published Thursday 28 February 2008
Multiple Sclerosis (12)
New research into MS-related enzymes carried out
Published Friday 07 November 2008
Click here to visit the Multiple Sclerosis Quick Guide (Link)
Published Tuesday 30 September 2008
Worldwide MS study launched
Published Thursday 18 September 2008
Link between vitamin D and multiple sclerosis noted in study
Published Tuesday 26 August 2008
No evidence to suggest coffee protects humans from MS
Published Thursday 24 July 2008
Caffeine may help ward off MS
Published Tuesday 01 July 2008
Study unveils new hope for MS patients
Published Monday 23 June 2008
Pill welcome news for MS sufferers
Published Thursday 17 April 2008
Caffeine 'could give MS protection'
Published Thursday 10 April 2008
Multiple sclerosis target uncovered
Published Wednesday 02 April 2008
MS treatment targets identified
Published Tuesday 19 February 2008
Marijuana 'harms' cognitive function in MS sufferers
Published Thursday 14 February 2008
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (2)
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: Treatments evolving
Published Friday 25 April 2008
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients 'living longer'
Published Saturday 15 March 2008
Osteoporosis (13)
Scientists offer evidence of how osteoarthritis damages cartilage
Published Wednesday 03 September 2008
Hi-tech glass of milk helps bones mend, researchers state
Published Wednesday 27 August 2008
Indigestion pills may increase osteoporosis risk, study suggests
Published Tuesday 19 August 2008
Slow exercise advised for menopausal women
Published Monday 07 July 2008
Tea with milk can cut risk of osteoporosis
Published Wednesday 02 July 2008
Heel-bone ultrasound may be able to predict osteoporosis risk
Published Tuesday 24 June 2008
Early bone health important to prevent osteoporosis
Published Friday 20 June 2008
Osteoporosis drug may causes irregular heartbeats
Published Tuesday 29 April 2008
Osteoporosis: Global study launched
Published Friday 11 April 2008
Men: Silent osteoporosis sufferers
Published Thursday 03 April 2008
Cannabis users recruited for osteoporosis study
Published Thursday 20 March 2008
Osteoporosis jab offers new hope for future
Published Wednesday 12 March 2008
Osteoporosis bisphosphonates link in doubt
Published Wednesday 20 February 2008
Psoriasis (10)
Ireland launches psoriasis awareness website
Published Wednesday 29 October 2008
Psoriasis guidelines agreed by international panel
Published Tuesday 28 October 2008
Diminished self-esteem as a symptom of psoriasis
Published Friday 24 October 2008
Countries unite for World Psoriasis Day events
Published Thursday 23 October 2008
Newly discovered cells may be linked with psoriasis, research indicates
Published Thursday 21 August 2008
Sunbeds should not be used to treat skin disease
Published Tuesday 22 July 2008
Psoriasis fish treatment rated effective
Published Tuesday 24 June 2008
Psoriasis genetic link uncovered
Published Saturday 05 April 2008
Psoriasis linked to serious illness
Published Thursday 27 March 2008
Psoriasis funding welcomed
Published Wednesday 13 February 2008
Snoring (17)
Study suggests link between childhood snoring and cognitive deficits
Published Tuesday 07 October 2008
Sleep apnoea could prolong life, study suggests
Published Monday 06 October 2008
Snoring associated with carotid atherosclerosis, research suggests
Published Monday 01 September 2008
Pet dogs increase risk of snoring, research suggests
Published Friday 29 August 2008
Snoring in kids could signal sleep apnoea, doctor warns
Published Thursday 21 August 2008
Sleep apnoea sufferers at higher risk of premature death
Published Friday 01 August 2008
Snorers urged to consult doctor
Published Saturday 05 July 2008
Snoring could impact children's heart function, study shows
Published Wednesday 11 June 2008
Lack of sleep negatively affects mental, physical wellbeing
Published Wednesday 28 May 2008
Migraine linked to child sleep disorders
Published Saturday 19 April 2008
Snoring pill trials give hope to disrupted sleep
Published Tuesday 15 April 2008
Environment vital to good night's sleep
Published Saturday 05 April 2008
Device offers new hope for sleep disorders
Published Thursday 27 March 2008
Snoring problem remains after surgery in some children
Published Thursday 20 March 2008
Loud snoring linked to heart problems
Published Tuesday 04 March 2008
Sleep apnoea 'poses stroke danger in stroke patients'
Published Saturday 23 February 2008
Snoring disruption linked to high blood pressure
Published Thursday 14 February 2008