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- Arthritis (43)
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Younger arthritis patients will benefit from improvements in medical technology
Published Friday 10 July 2009Impossible to predict success of new rheumatoid arthritis treatments, researchers say
Published Monday 08 June 2009Anakinra can cause serious infections in rheumatoid arthritis patients, study shows
Published Wednesday 21 January 2009Findings could pave the way for new rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Published Tuesday 13 January 2009New technique offers one-stop screening for osteoporosis and cancer, says study
Published Tuesday 02 December 2008New breakthrough in understanding arthritis made, scientists state
Published Wednesday 12 November 2008Supplements no better than placebo in slowing cartilage loss, study suggests
Published Tuesday 30 September 2008Exercise, calcium offer osteoporosis protection, researchers state
Published Monday 15 September 2008Pine bark extract could reduce knee arthritis pain, study suggests
Published Monday 15 September 2008 - Diabetes (105)
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Socio-economic status should not impact on quality of diabetes treatment
Published Wednesday 29 July 2009Type-2 diabetes less likely in people with high levels of protein type
Published Wednesday 08 July 2009Organisation calls for individual use of intensive blood glucose management for diabetes patients
Published Tuesday 26 May 2009Maintained low blood sugar levels reduces heart attack risk in diabetes patients
Published Friday 22 May 2009People made redundant are more likely to develop diabetes, study suggests
Published Friday 08 May 2009Coronary heart disease screening should not be necessary in type-2 diabetes patients, researchers claim
Published Saturday 18 April 2009Protein production in obese people's muscles linked to type-2 diabetes
Published Friday 27 February 2009New mothers with diabetes more likely to suffer from postpartum depression
Published Wednesday 25 February 2009Drug combination lowers kidney disease risk in type-2 diabetes patients
Published Thursday 19 February 2009Male diabetes patients more likely to develop cardiovascular problems
Published Tuesday 06 January 2009Stress, copulation behaviour could help calculate diabetes risk, study suggests
Published Friday 07 November 2008Intestinal bacteria could provide diabetes development protection, research suggests
Published Friday 10 October 2008Killing 'angry' immune cells could help fight diabetes, scientists suggest
Published Wednesday 08 October 2008Human or synthetic insulin good for Type 2 diabetes sufferers, study states
Published Thursday 02 October 2008Exercise can improve metabolic health in insulin-sensitive patients, study suggests
Published Thursday 25 September 2008Low bone density persists in female diabetes sufferers, study indicates
Published Tuesday 23 September 2008Hormone discovery could help diabetes sufferers, researchers state
Published Friday 19 September 2008Young diabetes sufferers have low testosterone levels, study shows
Published Thursday 28 August 2008Caesarean section babies likelier to develop diabetes, study reports
Published Wednesday 27 August 2008Study: Herbs and spices could protect against high blood sugar damage
Published Thursday 07 August 2008Study shows diabetes tests discrepancies in kidney failure patients
Published Friday 22 February 2008 - Eczema (18)
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New research suggests eczema sufferers may be fighting off cancer
Published Thursday 30 October 2008 - Epilepsy (10)
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Cognitive problems a possibility for newly-diagnosed epilepsy patients
Published Friday 14 August 2009Memory recording and replay handled by same cells, researchers state
Published Friday 05 September 2008 - Fibromyalgia (3)
- General Health News (304)
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Healthier lifestyles could prevent thousands of cancers, charity argues
Published Tuesday 24 November 2009Patients with cancer symptoms worried about wasting doctors' time
Published Thursday 08 October 2009Study reveals protective effect of alcohol in head injury patients
Published Tuesday 22 September 2009World's first successful peanut desensitisation experiment is completed
Published Wednesday 22 July 2009Sugar protein explains why swine flu is not able to spread effectively
Published Friday 03 July 2009A combination of treatments may be best for depression, experts say
Published Wednesday 01 July 2009Sticking to a healthy diet is more important than taking supplements, scientist says
Published Tuesday 02 June 2009Fitness linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers reveal
Published Wednesday 20 May 2009Whole grain cereal could be more beneficial than sports drinks post workout
Published Thursday 14 May 2009Reaching optimal cholesterol levels reduces stroke risk, researchers discover
Published Thursday 30 April 2009Heart failure risk reduced in men who eat fatty fish, study reveals
Published Wednesday 22 April 2009Breastfeeding mothers less likely to have a heart attack, researchers discover
Published Tuesday 21 April 2009Diet rich in lipoic acid could help prevent cardiovascular disease
Published Wednesday 01 April 2009Study highlights link between fructose and increased food consumption
Published Wednesday 25 March 2009Moderate drinking could improve cardiovascular health, study suggests
Published Friday 20 March 2009People should walk 100 steps a minute to achieve moderate intensity activity
Published Tuesday 17 March 2009Low levels of vitamin D in teenagers could result in high blood pressure
Published Thursday 12 March 2009Alcohol portrayed on TV makes people more likely to drink, research shows
Published Wednesday 04 March 2009High blood pressure linked to working memory problems in children
Published Wednesday 25 February 2009High-risk heart disease patients should be offered targeted advice
Published Tuesday 24 February 2009Certain migraine sufferers are more likely to have a stroke, a study suggests
Published Tuesday 17 February 2009Magnesium sulphate reduces cerebral palsy risk in premature babies, study suggests
Published Wednesday 21 January 2009People in the US more likely to be screened for dementia than UK counterparts
Published Friday 16 January 2009Four cups of coffee a day could reduce risk of developing dementia
Published Thursday 15 January 2009Adolescents with behavioural problems more likely to suffer in later life
Published Friday 09 January 2009Family rejection of gay children linked to poor childhood health, says study
Published Monday 29 December 2008Food study locates higher calories in restaurants than fast food
Published Thursday 18 December 2008Large waists can double premature death risk, Europe-wide study suggests
Published Thursday 13 November 2008New study shows parents happy to be screened for alcohol addiction
Published Wednesday 05 November 2008Study recommends whole grains over dairy to reduce heart failure risk
Published Monday 03 November 2008Infectious heart disease death rates rising again, scientists state
Published Monday 15 September 2008Fat location more important than amount in heart disease risk, study suggests
Published Monday 15 September 2008Most allergic children can still be vaccinated, researchers state
Published Tuesday 02 September 2008Time out at work "vital", says International Stress Management Association
Published Thursday 14 August 2008Running enhances lifespan and reduces disability in older people, research indicates
Published Wednesday 13 August 2008Targeted radiation therapy can control cancer spread, study finds
Published Wednesday 13 August 2008Never delay seeking medical treatment, British Heart Foundation urges
Published Wednesday 13 August 2008Pain relief gel to encourage higher rates of breast cancer screening
Published Wednesday 23 July 2008Study confirms positive effects of short, intense exercise on heart health
Published Thursday 05 June 2008 - GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (10)
- Influenza (44)
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Influenza virus in 1918 established viral dynasty era, scientists conclude
Published Tuesday 30 June 2009Targeting children could prove most effective influenza vaccination strategy
Published Thursday 18 June 2009Molecular mechanism allows flu virus to bypass body's defences, researchers discover
Published Wednesday 03 June 2009Secondary swine flu cases lower than those associated with pandemic flu, researchers suggest
Published Monday 18 May 2009People who wear a face mask are less likely to catch flu, study shows
Published Tuesday 27 January 2009Vaccination the best way to protect against influenza pandemic, study suggests
Published Thursday 09 October 2008Mother's influenza vaccinations protect newborns, research suggests
Published Friday 19 September 2008Fruit and veg substance reduces flu likelihood, according to study
Published Thursday 04 September 2008 - Low Testosterone (4)
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Low testosterone levels in older women linked to reduced heart disease risk
Published Monday 09 November 2009 - Meningitis (5)
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Engineered nanoparticles could be used to treat bacterial meningitis
Published Wednesday 01 July 2009 - Multiple Sclerosis (30)
- Neuropathic Pain (1)
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (3)
- Osteoporosis (17)
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Scientists offer evidence of how osteoarthritis damages cartilage
Published Wednesday 03 September 2008 - Psoriasis (25)
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UVB is effective alternative psoriasis treatment, researchers conclude
Published Thursday 28 May 2009Newly discovered cells may be linked with psoriasis, research indicates
Published Thursday 21 August 2008 - Snoring (28)
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SDB severity levels can be predicted by waist circumference, study discovers
Published Wednesday 03 June 2009Study suggests link between childhood snoring and cognitive deficits
Published Tuesday 07 October 2008Snoring associated with carotid atherosclerosis, research suggests
Published Monday 01 September 2008