Plaster cast ‘better for sprains’
People with a sprained ankle recover faster if they are given a plaster cast, British researchers say.
A study of 600 patients found that a 10-day below-knee cast is more effective than standard treatment with a tubular bandage.
Exercise ‘cuts colon cancer risk’
Taking exercise can cut the risk of the most common kind of bowel cancer by a quarter, research suggests.
US scientists, who reviewed 52 previous studies, calculated the most active people are 24% less likely to develop colon cancer than the least active.
Pregnancy risks for obese women
A new study has underlined the high risks faced by obese women in their first pregnancy.
Scientists at Kings College in London analysed data from the pregnancies of 385 first-time obese mothers.
Vitamin D helps control MS gene
The first evidence of how vitamin D deficiency and genetics interact to increase the risk of multiple sclerosis has been reported by researchers.
IVF drugs cancer risk ‘ruled out’
Taking fertility drugs does not increase a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer, a large Danish study has reported.
Obese cancer ‘explosion’ warning
The current generation of children faces a far higher risk of cancer later in life due to their unhealthy habits, a specialist has warned.
Women’s heart rate helps detect health risks
Measuring a woman’s heart rate at rest can help predict her risk of heart attack or dying from heart disease, giving doctors a simple, inexpensive way to monitor health risks, researchers said on Wednesday.
Cancer protection secret revealed
Scientists say they have discovered a missing link in the way cells protect themselves against cancer.
They have uncovered how cells switch a gene called p53, which can block the development of tumours, on and off.
New tool predicts women’s outcome in breast cancer
Evaluating how various proteins interact in tumors can help predict a woman’s chances of surviving breast cancer, allowing doctors to better tailor treatment, Canadian researchers said on Sunday.
