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  Published 01 February 2010
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  Published 01 February 2010
• Government targets cigarette packaging
  Published 01 February 2010

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• Most salt hidden in our food, BDA says
  Published Tuesday 01 December 2009
• Too much salt raises stroke and cardiovascular risk
  Published Wednesday 25 November 2009
• Cancer patients have high levels of insomnia, study reveals
  Published Tuesday 24 November 2009
• Moderate exercise reduces stroke risk
  Published Tuesday 24 November 2009
• Healthier lifestyles could prevent thousands of cancers, charity argues
  Published Tuesday 24 November 2009
• Migraines increase risk of ischemic stroke
  Published Wednesday 18 November 2009
• Recommended calorie intakes could rise
  Published Tuesday 17 November 2009
• Exercise helps to prevent diseases
  Published Monday 16 November 2009
• Eating lots of fish could affect cognitive function
  Published Saturday 14 November 2009
• Expert calls for improved social care for dementia patients
  Published Wednesday 11 November 2009
• Air pollutants increase bronchiolitis risk
  Published Friday 06 November 2009
• Improvements needed in dementia care, expert says
  Published Friday 06 November 2009
• Further evidence that green tea may help to prevent cancer
  Published Thursday 05 November 2009
• Obesity can be caused by eating too quickly
  Published Thursday 05 November 2009
• Teeth grinding common in Caucasian OSA patients
  Published Tuesday 03 November 2009
• Too much sugar in children's cereal, investigation finds
  Published Wednesday 28 October 2009
• White wine more damaging to teeth than red, study reveals
  Published Monday 26 October 2009
• Pesticides can lead to suicidal thoughts, study concludes
  Published Friday 23 October 2009
• Patient attitudes could undermine asthma treatments
  Published Friday 23 October 2009
• Internet searching has benefits for Alzheimer's patients
  Published Wednesday 21 October 2009
• Hangovers more likely in migraine sufferers
  Published Monday 19 October 2009
• Hand hygiene in schools can stop spread of H1N1 virus
  Published Thursday 15 October 2009
• Working retirees tend to be healthier, study suggests
  Published Thursday 15 October 2009
• Mediterranean diet reduces risk of depression
  Published Monday 12 October 2009
• Study reveals harmful effects of too much vitamin A
  Published Friday 09 October 2009
• Patients with cancer symptoms worried about wasting doctors' time
  Published Thursday 08 October 2009
• Bread and cereals can contribute to high blood pressure
  Published Thursday 08 October 2009
• Exercise can reduce breast cancer risk
  Published Tuesday 06 October 2009
• Anxiety is becoming more prevalent in young people, poll suggests
  Published Tuesday 06 October 2009
• Exercise can help combat SAD
  Published Saturday 03 October 2009
• New model needed for depression treatment, study suggests
  Published Saturday 03 October 2009
• Social background influences teenagers' diets
  Published Friday 25 September 2009
• Rate of heart attacks reduced thanks to anti-smoking laws
  Published Wednesday 23 September 2009
• Study reveals protective effect of alcohol in head injury patients
  Published Tuesday 22 September 2009
• Life expectancy 'significantly reduced' by unhealthy lifestyle
  Published Monday 21 September 2009
• Binge drinkers less able to fight infections
  Published Friday 18 September 2009
• Green tea offers bone health benefits, study reveals
  Published Thursday 17 September 2009
• New generation has negative perception of smoking
  Published Thursday 17 September 2009
• Mental health link to acne
  Published Wednesday 16 September 2009
• Taking a shower may be harmful, study suggests
  Published Tuesday 15 September 2009
• Chronic pain experienced despite year-long treatment
  Published Tuesday 15 September 2009
• Guillain-Barre syndrome doctor considers swine flu jab
  Published Friday 11 September 2009
• Swine flu infects more deeply than seasonal flu
  Published Thursday 10 September 2009
• Vitamin C's role in skin protection
  Published Thursday 10 September 2009
• Bacteria killed by manuka honey
  Published Tuesday 08 September 2009
• BBC begins Brain Test Britain trial
  Published Tuesday 08 September 2009
• Chronic insomnia gives rise to cardiac problems
  Published Monday 07 September 2009
• Benefits of diet on depression highlighted
  Published Saturday 05 September 2009
• Formation of new fat cells prevented by exercise
  Published Wednesday 02 September 2009
• Workplace bullying can lead to insomnia
  Published Tuesday 01 September 2009
• People began digesting lactose in central Europe
  Published Friday 28 August 2009
• Cancer survival better among married patients
  Published Friday 28 August 2009
• Osteoarthritis more likely in collagen-deficient mice
  Published Thursday 27 August 2009
• Dietary link to pre-eclampsia
  Published Wednesday 26 August 2009
• Active TB more likely in smokers
  Published Monday 24 August 2009
• Childhood brain development linked to partial epilepsy
  Published Monday 24 August 2009
• Stressed people eat foods they wouldn't normally try
  Published Thursday 20 August 2009
• Smoking impacts on a person's taste
  Published Thursday 20 August 2009
• Regularly eating ham could increase cancer risk
  Published Wednesday 19 August 2009
• OCD still seen as quirky, charity says
  Published Monday 17 August 2009
• Kidney stones prevented by healthy diet
  Published Friday 14 August 2009
• Sleep patterns could identify those at risk of depression
  Published Thursday 13 August 2009
• New eye drop could be used to treat glaucoma
  Published Wednesday 12 August 2009
• Alcohol affects processing of emotions, study finds
  Published Wednesday 12 August 2009
• Australia readies for 17th World Transplant Games
  Published Tuesday 11 August 2009
• Way to measure placentas developed
  Published Monday 10 August 2009
• Childhood obesity can be fought by parents
  Published Monday 10 August 2009
• Beetroot juice improves stamina, research suggests
  Published Friday 07 August 2009
• Brain exercises benefit dementia patients
  Published Wednesday 05 August 2009
• How a woman eats may influence breast cancer risk
  Published Tuesday 04 August 2009
• Type of medication and doctor interaction crucial for GERD patients
  Published Monday 03 August 2009
• Obesity could be combated by brown fat
  Published Monday 03 August 2009
• Raising cost of alcohol could reduce health problems
  Published Saturday 01 August 2009
• Calorie content of coffee shop drinks revealed
  Published Tuesday 28 July 2009
• More emphasis should be placed on mental health
  Published Monday 27 July 2009
• Omega-3 could help to prevent blindness in elderly people
  Published Thursday 23 July 2009
• World's first successful peanut desensitisation experiment is completed
  Published Wednesday 22 July 2009
• Toothpaste could be rivalled by aloe vera tooth gel, study suggests
  Published Monday 20 July 2009
• Online CBT therapy may benefit insomnia patients
  Published Friday 17 July 2009
• Those at risk from melanoma need clearer sun safety messages
  Published Wednesday 15 July 2009
• Moderate alcohol consumption linked to reduced dementia risk
  Published Monday 13 July 2009
• Migraine sufferers better protected against breast cancer
  Published Thursday 09 July 2009
• Alzheimer's disease less likely in people with language skills
  Published Thursday 09 July 2009
• Anger can lead to carotid artery dilation
  Published Friday 03 July 2009
• Sugar protein explains why swine flu is not able to spread effectively
  Published Friday 03 July 2009
• A combination of treatments may be best for depression, experts say
  Published Wednesday 01 July 2009
• Vitamin D deficiency cases on the rise, study reveals
  Published Wednesday 01 July 2009
• One in ten European deaths linked to effects of alcohol
  Published Monday 29 June 2009
• CBT-I could be used to treat insomnia
  Published Thursday 25 June 2009
• Variation of a Mediterranean diet could help people live longer
  Published Wednesday 24 June 2009
• Increasing numbers of people reduce LDL cholesterol levels
  Published Tuesday 23 June 2009
• Fat-free milk could be used to target obesity
  Published Tuesday 23 June 2009
• Ban urges more action on polio
  Published Monday 22 June 2009
• Married women 'have better quality of sleep'
  Published Wednesday 10 June 2009
• Lifestyle influences onset of bowel cancer, study suggests
  Published Tuesday 02 June 2009
• Sticking to a healthy diet is more important than taking supplements, scientist says
  Published Tuesday 02 June 2009
• Blood pressure treatment offers hope to liver disease patients
  Published Monday 01 June 2009
• High blood pressure is a major stroke risk factor, organisation warns
  Published Friday 29 May 2009
• Indian curry spices can improve a person's health, it is suggested
  Published Wednesday 27 May 2009
• Fewer US adults stick to a healthy lifestyle, findings reveal
  Published Wednesday 27 May 2009
• BPA cautious over widespread blood pressure medication use
  Published Thursday 21 May 2009
• Fitness linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers reveal
  Published Wednesday 20 May 2009
• Enough sleep keeps you slim, research suggests
  Published Monday 18 May 2009
• Researchers highlight potential of ginger to limit chemotherapy nausea
  Published Friday 15 May 2009
• Golden rice is an effective source of vitamin A, it is discovered
  Published Thursday 14 May 2009
• Whole grain cereal could be more beneficial than sports drinks post workout
  Published Thursday 14 May 2009
• Blood pressure caused by 'genetic makeup and lifestyle'
  Published Wednesday 13 May 2009
• Recession 'affects men's mental health more than women's'
  Published Tuesday 12 May 2009
• Omega-3 foods reduce AMD risk, research suggests
  Published Tuesday 12 May 2009
• Rise in US obesity levels blamed on diet rather than lack of exercise
  Published Monday 11 May 2009
• Non-smokers live longer, study suggests
  Published Friday 08 May 2009
• Oestrogen affects how we hear, findings suggest
  Published Wednesday 06 May 2009
• 'Outrageous' children's food labels criticised
  Published Tuesday 05 May 2009
• Reaching optimal cholesterol levels reduces stroke risk, researchers discover
  Published Thursday 30 April 2009
• Aspirin could help people in mid-40s
  Published Wednesday 29 April 2009
• Researchers suggest that nicotine could curb anger
  Published Friday 24 April 2009
• Chewing gum could boost academic performance, study suggests
  Published Thursday 23 April 2009
• Link between vitamin D insufficiency and asthma
  Published Thursday 23 April 2009
• Heart failure risk reduced in men who eat fatty fish, study reveals
  Published Wednesday 22 April 2009
• Breastfeeding mothers less likely to have a heart attack, researchers discover
  Published Tuesday 21 April 2009
• Tart cherries boost antioxidant activity in the body, study reveals
  Published Monday 20 April 2009
• New training programme could benefit migraine sufferers
  Published Saturday 18 April 2009
• New method could diagnosis sleep disorders, study suggests
  Published Thursday 16 April 2009
• Sports drinks work even if they are spat out, study shows
  Published Wednesday 15 April 2009
• Review highlights benefits of the Mediterranean diet
  Published Tuesday 14 April 2009
• Findings could lead to development of new laxatives
  Published Thursday 09 April 2009
• Lack of vitamin D linked to inflammation
  Published Thursday 09 April 2009
• Obese people more likely to develop mobility problems
  Published Tuesday 07 April 2009
• Broccoli sprouts could prevent stomach cancer, study suggests
  Published Tuesday 07 April 2009
• Sports drinks can lead to tooth erosion, study discovers
  Published Monday 06 April 2009
• Getting plenty of sleep clears room for new learning, study suggests
  Published Friday 03 April 2009
• Diet rich in lipoic acid could help prevent cardiovascular disease
  Published Wednesday 01 April 2009
• Tea tree oil and silver mixture results in better antiseptics
  Published Monday 30 March 2009
• Hot tea raises oesophageal cancer risk
  Published Friday 27 March 2009
• New method of measuring vitamin D levels developed by US chemists
  Published Thursday 26 March 2009
• Study highlights link between fructose and increased food consumption
  Published Wednesday 25 March 2009
• Omega-3 could ward off prostate cancer, study suggests
  Published Wednesday 25 March 2009
• Pea extract could help combat high blood pressure
  Published Monday 23 March 2009
• Moderate drinking could improve cardiovascular health, study suggests
  Published Friday 20 March 2009
• Studies discover maggot therapy acts as a treatment for leg ulcers
  Published Friday 20 March 2009
• People should walk 100 steps a minute to achieve moderate intensity activity
  Published Tuesday 17 March 2009
• New therapy could cure peanut allergy in children
  Published Monday 16 March 2009
• Low levels of vitamin D in teenagers could result in high blood pressure
  Published Thursday 12 March 2009
• Chances of stroke during pregnancy increased by migraines
  Published Wednesday 11 March 2009
• Headaches linked to high temperatures
  Published Tuesday 10 March 2009
• Red and white wine carry same breast cancer risk, study shows
  Published Monday 09 March 2009
• Obese people at risk of lung function impairment
  Published Friday 06 March 2009
• Alcohol portrayed on TV makes people more likely to drink, research shows
  Published Wednesday 04 March 2009
• Faulty brain signalling causes schizophrenia, study shows
  Published Wednesday 04 March 2009
• Vegetarian diet linked to birth defects
  Published Monday 02 March 2009
• Wine reduces oesophageal cancer risk, study shows
  Published Monday 02 March 2009
• Ability to follow a healthy diet dependant on where you live
  Published Thursday 26 February 2009
• Female drinkers at risk of developing cancer
  Published Wednesday 25 February 2009
• High blood pressure linked to working memory problems in children
  Published Wednesday 25 February 2009
• Capsaicin has pain reducing potential
  Published Wednesday 25 February 2009
• High-risk heart disease patients should be offered targeted advice
  Published Tuesday 24 February 2009
• High concentration of fast-food outlets increases stroke risk
  Published Monday 23 February 2009
• Climate change could increase levels of respiratory problems
  Published Friday 20 February 2009
• Widely available drug could be used to treat dementia
  Published Thursday 19 February 2009
• 'Iron overload' linked to development of liver disease
  Published Wednesday 18 February 2009
• Certain migraine sufferers are more likely to have a stroke, a study suggests
  Published Tuesday 17 February 2009
• New technique could help doctors identify Parkinson's early
  Published Monday 16 February 2009
• Many women planning pregnancy fail to follow health information
  Published Friday 13 February 2009
• Exercise helps to reduce colon cancer risk, study shows
  Published Thursday 12 February 2009
• Some MCI patients more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease
  Published Wednesday 11 February 2009
• Lucky guesses may be more calculated, study reveals
  Published Monday 09 February 2009
• Green tea could counteract cancer treatment, study suggests
  Published Thursday 05 February 2009
• Study shows anti-inflammatory benefits of omega-3 diet
  Published Tuesday 03 February 2009
• Excess salt causes health problems, doctors warn
  Published Tuesday 03 February 2009
• TV linked to increased fast-food intake in adulthood
  Published Friday 30 January 2009
• Study links perfluorinated chemicals to female infertility
  Published Thursday 29 January 2009
• Aspirin could prevent liver damage, study suggests
  Published Tuesday 27 January 2009
• Lack of vitamin D linked to increased dementia risk
  Published Friday 23 January 2009
• Magnesium sulphate reduces cerebral palsy risk in premature babies, study suggests
  Published Wednesday 21 January 2009
• People in the US more likely to be screened for dementia than UK counterparts
  Published Friday 16 January 2009
• Four cups of coffee a day could reduce risk of developing dementia
  Published Thursday 15 January 2009
• Adolescents with behavioural problems more likely to suffer in later life
  Published Friday 09 January 2009
• Young people don't have enough time to prepare healthy meals
  Published Wednesday 07 January 2009
• Obese post-menopausal women at greater risk of ovarian cancer
  Published Monday 05 January 2009
• Expert advises on a healthy diet for a healthy pocket
  Published Wednesday 31 December 2008
• Family rejection of gay children linked to poor childhood health, says study
  Published Monday 29 December 2008
• New study looks at hormonal changes in migraine sufferers
  Published Tuesday 23 December 2008
• Study could lead to more effective oral treatment
  Published Monday 22 December 2008
• Expert calls for more human immunology testing
  Published Friday 19 December 2008
• Food study locates higher calories in restaurants than fast food
  Published Thursday 18 December 2008
• Workshop calls for increased animal testing
  Published Wednesday 17 December 2008
• Olympic swimmer claims illness aided success
  Published Friday 12 December 2008
• Aerobic exercise linked to appetite suppression
  Published Thursday 11 December 2008
• Research suggests possibility of neural cell recovery
  Published Wednesday 10 December 2008
• Study shows reduction in CHD due to passive smoking fall
  Published Thursday 04 December 2008
• Study finds light therapy useful for shift workers
  Published Monday 01 December 2008
• 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