Women on pill 'may live longer'

March 19, 2010 healthy life No Comments

Women who took the contraceptive pill are less likely to die of cancer and heart disease, a long-term study has found.

Source:Women on pill 'may live longer'

'No proof' acupuncture aids IVF

March 18, 2010 healthy life No Comments

There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine boost the chance of IVF success, fertility experts warn.

Source:'No proof' acupuncture aids IVF

Vitiligo skin graft 'effective'

March 17, 2010 healthy life No Comments

Skin transplant surgery can be an effective way of treating the skin disease vitiligo, say US researchers.

Source:Vitiligo skin graft 'effective'

GPs 'lax' on cholesterol targets

March 16, 2010 healthy life No Comments

Many lives could be saved if GPs followed guidelines for reducing cholesterol in those at high risk of heart disease, a study suggests.

Source:GPs 'lax' on cholesterol targets

Mobile clinic

March 15, 2010 healthy life No Comments

Phones transform healthcare in the developing world

Source:Mobile clinic

'London bomb stress' recognised

March 12, 2010 healthy life No Comments

Psychologists say they have treated hundreds of survivors of the 2005 London bombings for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Source:'London bomb stress' recognised

Sex drive 'lasts longer in men', research suggests

March 11, 2010 healthy life No Comments

Men are likelier than women to enjoy sex in old age, researchers find.

Source:Sex drive 'lasts longer in men', research suggests

Obama continues healthcare attack

March 10, 2010 healthy life No Comments

US President Barack Obama attacks insurers for raising rates as he continues his push for healthcare reform.

Source:Obama continues healthcare attack

Working mums

March 9, 2010 healthy life No Comments

Is it harming or helping their children’s health?

Source:Working mums

'Bigger brains'

March 8, 2010 healthy life No Comments

Did cooking our food make us human?

Source:'Bigger brains'

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