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Swine flu latest from the NHS

Friday Feb 5 2010

The National Pandemic Flu Service, set up to offer online and telephone assessments for people worried that they might have swine flu, is to close next week ...

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Mother's age 'affects autism risk'

Tuesday Feb 9 2010

“Women who delay pregnancy are more likely to have a child with autism,” the Daily Mail reported. It said that researchers have found that a woman of 40 has a 50% higher risk compared to a woman in her late 20s.

Concern over 'third-hand smoke'

Tuesday Feb 9 2010

Third-hand smoke is “as dangerous as cigarette fumes” according to The Daily Telegraph. The newspaper says that the third-hand smoke that lingers on things like clothes and furnishings can be as dangerous to babies...

Genetics behind ageing probed

Monday Feb 8 2010

Genetic tests to determine how quickly a person will age may soon be available, according to several newspapers. The news is based on the recent discovery of a genetic variation that...

Proof of concept for 'new bone pill'

Monday Feb 8 2010

Scientists have discovered a pill that heals brittle bones, reported the Daily Mail. It said that the easily administered, once-a-day drug makes brittle bones strong again. The newspaper added that tests had been carried...

Diabetes treatment trialled

Friday Feb 5 2010

“An 'artificial pancreas' can be used to regulate blood sugar in children with Type 1 diabetes,” BBC News reported. This story is based on research on how to optimise...

Football for fighting fat

Friday Feb 5 2010

“Playing football is better for your health ‘than going for a run or lifting weights,’” according to The Daily Telegraph. The news is based on research that compared how football...

Awareness in vegetative patients

Thursday Feb 4 2010

"A man who was presumed to be in a vegetative state for five years has answered questions using his thoughts alone", reported The Times. It said the research could allow some patients who are “locked in” by brain...

Bipolar risk greater for bright children

Thursday Feb 4 2010

“You don't have to be bipolar to be a genius – but it helps,” according to The Independent. The newspaper said that a Swedish study of over 700,000 adults found that those who scored top grades...

Does web addiction cause depression?

Wednesday Feb 3 2010

“Surfing the internet can expose a 'dark side' of the soul, with online addicts more likely to be depressed,” the Daily Mail reported. It said that research has found that the worst affected were depressed and addicted...