News Archive - February 2008
Here you will find past news items regarding health and wellbeing that have appeared in the Weekly Updates. Since it depends on the content of external sites to stay current, please report any dead links as you find them.
Monday 25th February 2008
People missing five-a-day target
Child obesity 'a major problem'
Probiotics help distance runners stay healthy
Physical job activity may cut prostate cancer risk
Teens, parents may not see a weight problem
Zinc helps with diarrhea in children: study
Six-minute
nap 'may boost memory'
Yogurt may take the bite out of gum disease
Weight training aids chronic neck pain
Whole grains may curb belly fat, inflammation
Music
'can aid stroke recovery'
Diet tied to breast and ovarian cancer risks
Stress may limit women's ability to fight HPV
Magnesium intake may cut risk of gallstones
Diet tied to breast and ovarian cancer risks
Stress may limit women's ability to fight HPV
Magnesium intake may cut risk of gallstones
Yogurt may take the bite out of gum disease
Weight training aids chronic neck pain
Whole grains may curb belly fat, inflammation
Monday 18 February 2008
Breathing dirty air may lower kids' IQMetabolic syndrome in kids likely to persist
Pepper may help disfiguring skin condition: study
Researchers link obesity to more cancers
Genes that conquered cold blamed for fat
Social class may affect teens' view of their health
Airport noise instantly boosts blood pressure: study
Parents' drinking influences teenagers
Smoking may raise risk of colon polyps
Attention to heart health good for the brain
Stress may hit cancer virus fight
Molecule 'triggers allergy attack'
Boy babies 'worse for depression'
Monday 11 February 2008
Body fat determines need for weight lossReduced "exercise capacity" an ominous sign
Chronic pain seen altering how brain works
Bullying harms kids' mental health: study
Heavy cell phone use tied to poorer sperm quality
Yoga helps survivors of natural disasters
Persistent depression after heart trouble harmful
Nature and nurture play role in mental illness
Good night's sleep is no slumber party for smokers
Acupuncture 'boosts IVF chances'
Monday 4th February 2008
Sugary drinks raise risk of gout in men
Suicide risks common across borders: study
Ah, that's the spot: Why scratching brings relief
Soccer matches can break fans' hearts - literally
Weight loss by diet or exercise benefits heart
Antioxidants more likely to raise cancer risk
Middle-age is truly depressing, study finds
Vitamin D may help fight tuberculosis, study finds
A little worry may be good for your health
Exercise keeps you younger, study finds
Cranberries can fight some urinary tract infections
Obesity not linked to deprivation