Weekly Health Roundup May 8
International health news A new ‘exercise pill’ could possibly deliver the benefits of fitness in the form of a tablet. The drugs could change the lives of those unable to… Read more »
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Weekly Health Roundup May 1
International health news According to new studies published by the American Heart Association, diet sodas might do more than just physical harm; they could also be linked to dementia and… Read more »
Weekly Health Roundup April 24
International health news The ECDC has provided a measles update after an outbreak in Europe over the past months. They have reported that this epidemic has caused 16 deaths in… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 28 April 2014
International health news Do men need HRT? – Prescriptions for testosterone drugs have soared around the world in the last decade, but do men really need them, and how safe are… Read more »
Weekly health news update: 7 April 2014
International health news Blood test to diagnose cancer? – A simple blood test to detect tumour DNA could be used to identify the stage and type of cancer, after promising study… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 24 March 2014
International health news TB is ‘gravest public health threat’ – Global efforts to combat drug-resistant TB are “inadequate” and new strains of the disease are a grave threat, say experts. Stress… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 3 March 2014
International health news Schizophrenia risk double in city dwellers – Living in a city linked to anxiety and stress disorders, and can double the risk of developing schizophrenia. Bacteria getting the… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 10 February 2014
International health news Measles deaths down 78% worldwide – Immunisation programmes are to thank for a 78% global decrease in measles deaths, says WHO. Cancer cells sensitive to vitamin C – Research… Read more »
Weekly health news update: 3 February 2014
International health news Pesticide linked to Alzheimer’s – The once-common pesticide DDT has been found in higher levels in Alzheimer’s patients than healthy people. Lower risk of birth deformities in older mothers – Mothers… Read more »
Weekly health news update: 20 January 2014
International health news Life-long dangers of head injuries — A blow to the head can leave people at risk of an early death, even years later, due to impaired judgement. “Smart… Read more »