Every hour per day watching television "increases risk of heart disease death by a fifth” according to a report in The Daily Telegraph. This news story is based on an Australian study that looked at an association between sedentary...
Children born in the autumn are 30% more likely to develop asthma, The Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail report today. The newspapers say that exposure to winter
Article on news coverage of a study on flavanol-containing cocoa and vascular function in diabetics.
Multiple sclerosis sufferers could benefit from a drug that has been used for decades to treat blood pressure the BBC reported today. The report is based on a study
“Statins increase risk of diabetes but benefits are still worth it, say experts,” The Guardian reports. A large study found the medication lead to a modest increase in weight and subsequent diabetes risk…
“Consider mass fluoridation of water, says health body," BBC News reports. The news follows study by Public Health England providing compelling evidence that fluoridation of mains water is a safe and effective way of preventing tooth decay…
"Scientists say they have made a significant leap towards creating a vaccine that would protect against every form of flu," is the exciting news on the BBC website. It goes on to say that researchers have identified immune cells that…
"Social isolation is associated with a higher risk of death in older people regardless of whether they consider themselves lonely," BBC News has reported. Previous research has suggested that people who have limited social contact are at increased risk...
'Chocolate has an effect on the brain similar to opium,' the Daily Mail reveals as they report on a study where rats were fed with M&Ms. They then experienced a surge of an opium-like chemical inside the brain…