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10:57 31/07/2014Belly fat clearest sign of type 2 diabetes riskMen who measure more than 102cm (40 inches) around the middle – and not below the belly – are five times more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes than men with a smaller waist, while women...
14:15 30/07/2014Ebola virus a threat to UKThe Ebola virus, which has killed more than 670 people in West Africa, is a threat to the UK, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has told the BBC.
13:42 30/07/2014Too much booze can double risk of memory loss later in lifeDrinking too much in middle age can lead to memory loss in later life, a study has found, The Daily Mail reported.
14:00 29/07/2014How chlorine in swimming pools is giving children astma: leading expert warnsChlorine is a potent irritant for anyone who has eczema - which means that millions of Britons who suffer from this common skin condition are prevented from enjoying a pleasurable, healthy - and...
14:09 28/07/2014Cutting sugar out of diet totally could kill: experts warnWith the UN warning sugar could be ‘the new tobacco’ because of its risks to health through obesity, you might think a diet that cuts it out would get the thumbs up from experts, The Daily Mail...
11:08 28/07/2014Today is World Hepatitis DayWorld Hepatitis Day is recognised every year on the 28th July. This date was chosen to mark the birthday of Professor Baruch Blumberg, awarded the Nobel Prize for his work in discovering the...
15:08 26/07/2014Obese workers are 'less productive and may need longer rest breaks'The researchers say their findings were so extreme that overweight people may need to take longer breaks to recover from the strains of work, The Daily Mail reported.
11:55 25/07/2014Breast cancer patients to get new quick radiotherapy treatmentThousands of breast cancer patients will benefit from more convenient 20-minute one-off dose of radiotherapy after the NHS drugs rationing body approved a new technique, The Telegraph reported.
12:38 24/07/2014Paracetamol 'has no effect on back pain'Taking paracetamol has no effect on lower back pain despite being the treatment most widely recommended by doctors, according to a study, The Daily Mail reported.
16:30 23/07/2014Seven hours of sleep is the best - and more than eight is 'hazardous' to health'In an age where we're busier than ever and bombarded with information 24/7, many of us complain we don't get enough sleep, The Daily Mail reported.
12:19 23/07/2014Mothers who have an epidural 'may be less likely to suffer post-natal depression'Controlling pain during childbirth may reduce the risk of mothers suffering from post-natal depression, The Daily Mail reported.
17:00 21/07/2014Early HIV drugs may not stop virusHIV can rapidly form invulnerable strongholds in the body, dashing hopes that early treatment might cure the virus, according to new research, BBC reported.
10:01 19/07/2014Obese women 'show signs of food learning impairment'In contrast, obese men did not show any signs of a food learning impairment.
16:33 17/07/2014'Biological pacemaker' tested in labGrow-your-own pacemakers are a step closer to reality, after pioneering experiments in pigs, the BBC reports.
19:02 16/07/2014Moderate drinking is bad for your health – studyDrinking just two glasses of wine a day will damage your health, according to a study. The research challenges previous claims that moderate amounts of alcohol could have a protective effect on the...
09:31 15/07/2014Stress eating linked to 11-pound weight gain a year, study showsIf you experience a stressor one-third of the time, that would still be between 3 and 4 pounds gained.
19:04 14/07/2014How dark chocolate, not milk chocolate, may help blood flowThe idea that eating cocoa-rich, dark chocolate may offer greater health benefits than milk chocolate is not new.
16:47 12/07/2014Scientists probe 'sex addict' brainsThe first study to investigate brain activity in "sex addicts" has uncovered remarkable similarities with people addicted to drugs, the BBC reports.
13:46 12/07/2014Organic fruit and veg really is good for your health, say food expertsThe higher levels of the antioxidants, which are recognised as being beneficial in preventing cancer, were equivalent to eating up to two extra portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
09:34 10/07/2014'Remote control' contraceptive chip available 'by 2018'The team has to ensure the absolute security of the device to prevent activation or deactivation by another person without the woman's knowledge.