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There is no need to 'eat for two' during pregnancy
3:42pm Saturday 31st July 2010
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Everyone has heard the age old saying that you must ‘eat for two’ during pregnancy but this has been dismissed as a myth. In fact it is now believed that women do not need to take in extra ...
Are kids born in the summer better behaved?
1:00am Friday 30th July 2010
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If you gave birth in the summer then your child is more likely to be well behaved, a new study has indicated. However, they tend to do worse in exams than those born during other seasons. ...
Sleep disorder linked to Parkinson's
12:38pm Thursday 29th July 2010
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“Kicking and lashing out while asleep could mean you’re more likely to develop dementia or Parkinson’s disease,” reported the Daily Mail. It said a study has found a link between a sleep disorder and...
With a little help from your friends
11:36am Thursday 29th July 2010
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“Loneliness is a killer” and is “as bad for your health as alcoholism, smoking and overeating”, reported the Daily Mail. The research behind this story looked at studies on the effects of social relationships on health and disease.
Maternal affection and adult stress
10:21am Thursday 29th July 2010
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“Maternal love helps you deal better with stress and anxiety later in life,” according to the Daily Mail. The newspaper said that a study has found that children whose mothers showed them...
Early test of stem cell joint repair
1:02am Thursday 29th July 2010
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“Disabled people could soon re-grow damaged or diseased limb joints,” said the Daily Mirror. The newspaper said that the prospect of a new technique, using people’s own stem cells...
Would you cook roast squirrel for your family?
1:00am Thursday 29th July 2010
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Squirrels – cute bushy tailed animals spotted scampering up trees….or the making of a lovely meal for all the family? Budgens in London has recently stocked its shelves with squirrel meat ...
New mental health guidance 'raises concerns'
1:00am Thursday 29th July 2010
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More people could be diagnosed with mental health disorders if new guidance is taken on board by medical professionals, one expert has suggested. The American Psychiatric Association created ...
New weight advice for pregnancy
11:28am Wednesday 28th July 2010
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Many newspapers have reported on new official guidelines for how women can manage their weight before, during and after pregnancy. The advice comes from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
Alcohol and arthritis link examined
10:39am Wednesday 28th July 2010
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“Drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis,” according to the Daily Mail. It says that non-drinkers “are four times more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than...
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