Crossword puzzles and other mentally stimulating pursuits may hide but not prevent the progress of Alzheimer’s disease, research has shown.
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Where an infant fixes their gaze ‘could be an early indicator of autism’
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010An early sign that a child may develop autism could be as simple as noting where they fix their gaze.
‘Miracle’ drugs push up health insurance bills to record levels
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010The cost of private healthcare is rising at a record-breaking rate as insurers are forced to foot the bill for expensive ‘miracle drugs’ not available on the NHS.
Half of sun-seeking Britons get sunburnt each year despite skin cancer risks
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Nearly half of Britons got sunburnt this summer and many would be willing to risk it again in their search for a tan, a survey suggested today.
New mothers DO get enough sleep – but it’s of poor quality, finds study
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010It may come as a surprise to new parents but a study has found that mothers do get enough sleep in their babies’ first few months – it’s just not good quality.
Why you should NEVER trust labels on food: ‘Fresh’ food that isn’t fresh. ‘Natural’ colours that are chemicals and ‘real’ fruit juice that only 5 per cent fruit
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Food label claims such as pure, fresh, non-artificial, natural and real are largely unregulated and confusing shoppers. So what is the truth?
Sisters both have double mastectomies after seeing their mother and grandmother die of breast cancer
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Alison Carby, 25, and sister Francesca, 22, both from Birmingham, opted for drastic mastectomy surgery after their mother Angela, their grandmother and two great aunts died from breast cancer.
Bedbugs are booming: Bloodsucker invades 24% more homes
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Britain is facing a pandemic of bed bugs that could leave millions of homes infested, pest experts warned today.
