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News articles from July 2008
New prostate cancer treatment tested (23/07/2008)
You may have read about a new treatment for prostate cancer, which has had promising results. Reports say it could save many thousands of lives every year. But the treatment is still being tested, and the research is at a very early stage. We take a closer look...
Newer epilepsy drug may also increase risk of birth defects (22/07/2008)
Taking an epilepsy drug called topiramate while pregnant may increase the risk of birth defects, according to a new study. But the risk with topiramate doesn't appear to be any higher than the risk with other epilepsy drugs...
Lyme disease: taking care in the countryside (21/07/2008)
As summer continues, millions of people will be visiting Britain's countryside. Anyone spending time in wooded or grassy areas needs to be aware of Lyme disease, a rare but unpleasant illness...
New Alzheimer's treatment tested (18/07/2008)
Researchers have reported promising results for a new Alzheimer's drug. We take a close look at the evidence, to see whether it might offer a new option for treatment...
Fibre linked to lower risk of pre-eclampsia (17/07/2008)
If you are pregnant or trying for a baby, you’ re probably keen to eat a healthy diet so that your baby gets the best start in life. New research suggests there may be an additional reason to eat plenty of fruit, vegetables and wholegrain - it may help protect against pre-eclampsia...
UK rates of oesophageal cancer among worst in Europe (16/07/2008)
Cancer of the oesophagus is on the increase in the UK, with rates much higher than in the rest of Europe...
Alternative diets as good as low fat for weight loss (15/07/2008)
For years, people wanting to lose weight have been advised to follow a low-fat diet. But a big new study shows that this type of diet may not be the best bet for long-term weight loss...
Can cycling affect men's sexual health? (10/07/2008)
Male cyclists should take care when choosing and setting up their bikes, or they could be at risk of groin injuries and possibly erection problems, according to a new study. However, the good news is that researchers have found no direct link between cycling and infertility in men...
Helping cancer patients cope with depression (09/07/2008)
Finding out you have cancer can be devastating. Not surprisingly, many people with cancer get seriously depressed, which can make coping during this difficult time even harder. Now new research has found that a one-to-one, short-term counselling programme may help improve depression among cancer patients...
Men, age and fatherhood (09/07/2008)
You may have read news reports about the effect of a man's age on their chances of fathering children. Some reports say that one in three pregnancies where the man is over 40 will end in miscarriage. But is that really true? We take a closer look at the research...
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