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



Monday 18 February 2008

Breathing dirty air may lower kids' IQ

Metabolic 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 loss

Reduced "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