“Snoring while pregnant is linked to smaller babies,” reports The Daily Telegraph. There is also evidence that snoring can lead to an increased risk of a baby having to be delivered by caesarean section…
“Tiny clots in the brain may be the cause of some signs of old age such as stooped posture and restricted movement,” reports the BBC. This story is based on a study that assessed movement problems in older people...
“Going bald early ‘doubles prostate cancer risk’,” The Daily Telegraph reported. The newspaper said a study has found that men who develop a pronounced “widow’s peak” by the age of 20 should be vigilant about prostate cancer in later...
'HPV vaccine not linked to sexual promiscuity in girls, study finds' The Guardian reports. A new study seems to allay fears that the vaccine against HPV, spread by unprotected sex, could lead to an upsurge in teenage sexual promiscuity…
"Almost 2,000 British children a year die from 'avoidable' causes because family doctors lack training in paediatric care," The Independent alarmingly claims. The story comes from a review of health services for children across 15 countries...
'Doctors should not prescribe ‘precious’ antibiotics for most people with sore throats and should recommend drugs like paracetamol, new guidelines say,' BBC News reports
'Millions of people could be risking their health by taking herbal remedies and prescription drugs at the same time, scientists warn' is the frontpage headline in the Daily Mail
'Just one cigarette a day is ‘almost as dangerous as 20 – hiking your heart attack and stroke risk by 40%’' The Sun reports
'Retirement causes brain function to rapidly decline, warn scientists' The Daily Telegraph report