Quarter of young people often feel depressed
2009-01-05 17:28:26
The Prince's Trust has revealed the frightening truth behind the mental health of the UK's youth.
Antioxidants fail to protect against cancer
2009-01-02 15:35:22
Antioxidant supplements do not appear to reduce a person's risk of cancer, new research suggests.
Government launches new anti-obesity campaign
2009-01-02 14:48:20
The government is launching its new healthy living initiative which is designed to tackle the nation's obesity rates.
Molecule could indicate response to lung cancer treatment
2009-01-02 13:48:14
A molecule in the bloodstream could help doctors to make more informed decisions about treatments for a certain type of lung cancer, it has been claimed.
Rise in alcoholic liver disease among young people
2008-12-31 12:39:32
The number of young people admitted to hospital with alcoholic liver disease has more than doubled in recent years, new figures show.
Faulty gene linked to high blood pressure
2008-12-30 11:22:10
A common gene variant appears to increase the risk of blood pressure in around one fifth of white people, new research suggests.
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