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.
Cold and flu ‘can affect driving’
Having a bad cold or the flu can significantly affect a driver’s responses, insurers have claimed.
One hundred drivers with a range of conditions including colds, stress and headaches and 50 who were healthy were put through a hazard simulator test.
Mom’s obesity tied to higher infant mortality
Research shows that babies born to obese mothers are at increased risk for dying, particularly in the first weeks of life, compared to babies born to normal-weight mothers.
Confusion on acupuncture benefit
A major review of the effectiveness of acupuncture has concluded that it is hard to find a difference between “true” and “sham” versions.
The research comes just a week after a similar review suggested that both could prevent headache.
