September 2008
News Archive
News articles from September 2008
Are you missing out on life because of a weak bladder? (29/09/2008)
Many younger women are dropping their favourite sports because weak bladder muscles cause them to have 'accidents', a study has found. But did you know that some simple strategies, many of which involve neither medicines nor surgery, can help you regain control of your bladder?..
Does eating fish really prevent eczema? (26/09/2008)
Feeding children fish at an early age could help prevent eczema, a new study tells us. And so could having a pet bird. But how good is the research? We take a closer look...
Training for parents is the first step to helping children with ADHD (25/09/2008)
All parents of children with ADHD should be offered support and classes to help them deal with difficult behaviour, say new guidelines. Medicines should only be used in school-age children who have the most severe symptoms, and then always alongside support and training for parents...
Soya supplements may lead to healthy arteries (24/09/2008)
Food supplements made from soya beans may improve the health of people's blood vessels following a stroke, according to new research. However, it's not clear yet if the supplements will help to prevent a further stroke or extend people's lives...
Questions raised about COPD medicines (23/09/2008)
Doctors have raised concerns about some commonly used medicines for a lung condition called COPD. People with COPD who are taking these medicines may be a little more likely to have a heart attack or a stroke, although the risk is low...
New study on paracetamol and asthma in children (19/09/2008)
You may be worried about reports that have linked the use of paracetamol in babies and young children with an increased risk of asthma. But the research doesn’ t tell us whether paracetamol causes asthma in children or whether something else is increasing the risk. Researchers say that parents should follow the current advice on giving paracetamol to babies and young children until more research is done...
Major new study on long-term effects of antibiotics to prevent premature birth (18/09/2008)
Women who go into labour early should not be given antibiotics unless there are clear signs of an infection, according to a major new study...
Helping your child with ADHD (16/09/2008)
Getting back into the school routine after the long summer break can feel like hard work. But for families with a child who has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), school can present some unique challenges...
Mediterranean diet protects against killer diseases (15/09/2008)
Sticking to a Mediterranean-style diet can help people live longer and protect them against major chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer’ s disease, a major new study has found...
New research on common chemical raises concerns (15/09/2008)
More doubts have been raised over the safety of a common chemical found in hard plastic food containers and bottles, and metal cans. High levels of the chemical, called bisphenol A, appear to be linked to heart problems and type 2 diabetes, a new study has found...
Weekly injections promise more convenient treatment for type 2 diabetes (09/09/2008)
A new once weekly injection of a medicine for type 2 diabetes could become available in the near future...
Conflicting results for cholesterol drug (04/09/2008)
You may have seen stories in the newspapers recently about a possible risk of cancer with a cholesterol-lowering drug. But is the risk real? Two big studies have shown different results. We take a look at the evidence, to see if we can get a clear answer to this question...
Exercise may slow mental decline in older people (02/09/2008)
Regular walks may help slow the memory loss that sometimes happens as people get older, according to new research. But it's still too early to be sure whether exercise can prevent Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia...
Too much sleep may hinder recovery (01/09/2008)
Older people who need rehabilitation after a stroke or major surgery don't recover so well if they sleep more during the day, a study has found. Getting back to a normal sleep pattern may help people live independently once they get home, the researchers suggest...
Fish oils help some people with heart failure (01/09/2008)
We've all heard that oily fish is good for our hearts. But can taking fish oil supplements help people who already have heart problems, such as heart failure? A large new study suggests that supplements do help some people, but the benefits are fairly small...
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