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Nick Partridge, chief executive of the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity the Terrence Higgins Trust, is knighted.
An extract from grape seeds can destroy cancer cells by encouraging them to commit suicide, US research suggests.
People with a sleep disorder that causes them to kick or cry out during their sleep may be at greater risk of developing dementia or Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the December 24, 2008, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The sleep disorder is called REM sleep behavior disorder.
The probability of having one's child receive an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis involves a mother's own medical conditions and her use of health services prior to having the child, a new study finds. What is not clear, however, is whether the effects are due to biological, environmental or psychosocial factors - or some combination of these.
US researchers examining how diseases in late life, such as stroke and diabetes, contribute to cognitive decline through their effect on the hippocampal region of the brain found that high blood sugar may contribute to the decline of memory and cognitive health in older people. They suggested exercising to improve blood sugar levels was a way some people might be able to delay the normal decline in memory and cognitive health that occurs in old age.
US researchers studying the effect of beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E, either singly or in combination, on over 7,000 women found the supplements did not reduce their risk of getting cancer compared to women who did not take the supplements. However an expert who reviewed the study said that while the overall message was there was no link, it uncovered some interesting evidence that should not be overlooked.
Parents are to be issued with government guidelines on letting their children drink alcohol at home.
Hospital car parking charges are phased out in Scotland but there are no plans to scrap fees in England.
GPs have been inundated with patients over Christmas suffering from colds and flu, figures from the NHS Alliance suggest.
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For many children with asthma, a physical activity program may improve asthma symptoms and reduce physician visits. You or your child may have concerns that physical activity may be potentially...
Merle Haggard beats lung cancer , but craves pot Reuters - 21 hours ago By Dean Goodman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Merle Haggard is not letting a bout with lung cancer get in the way of his ambitious touring and recording plans.
Scientists say they have found physical evidence of brain differences which may drive "thrill-seekers" to act impulsively or dangerously.