The Daily Telegraph reported that “Popeye was right: spinach really does boost your muscles”. The newspaper said that eating 300g of spinach “reduced the amount of oxygen needed to power muscles by as much as...
"Research shows [migraine] sufferers have higher levels of bacteria involved in processing nitrates, and could explain why some foods appear to act as migraine triggers," The Guardian reports. Nitrates are found in processed meats, like bacon…
"Taking antidepressants during pregnancy almost doubles the risk of children developing autism," The Daily Telegraph reports. Researchers say it is possible that chemicals present in antidepressants could interfere with child development…
“Calcium pills increase risk of heart attacks,” BBC News reported. The story covered a study that has found that people taking the supplements are 30% more likely to have a heart attack.
“Patients with debilitating diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s risk being exploited by websites offering expensive stem-cell treatments.” The Times
"People who suffer excess stress in middle age are more likely to suffer dementia in later life," The Daily Telegraph reports. The claim is prompted by a Swedish study that found a link between reported stressful events and dementia in later life…
"Sense of smell 'may predict lifespan'," BBC News reports. New research suggests people unable to smell distinctive scents, such as peppermint or fish, may have an increased risk of death within five years…
“Millions of cancer patients could be given the power to ‘control’ the disease after a major breakthrough by scientists,” reported the Daily Mail today. The report
BBC News has reported “a call for more maternity doctors” by a group of six UK obstetricians who said that most maternal deaths are now caused by treatable medical conditions. In a British Medical Journal...