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- Hay fever season to extend by six weeks … Yahoo Lifestyle - Tue, Sep 11, 2012 16:02 BST
Warmer weather could lengthen hay fever sufferers’ misery and bring foreign plant strains and stronger allergens to the UK More »
- Fat but fit people as healthy as normal … The Telegraph - Wed, Sep 5, 2012 10:52 BST
It was found that some obese people are so physically fit that they do not show any of the usual health problems such as diabetes, high cholesterol or raised blood pressure. More »
- A quarter of women 'wish they'd tried … The Telegraph - Wed, Sep 5, 2012 10:38 BST
One in four women wish they had tried to start a family earlier, according to a survey that illustrates the scale of those turning to IVF for a baby More »
- Coconut oil ‘could fight tooth deca … Yahoo Lifestyle - Mon, Sep 3, 2012 12:28 BST
Coconut oil attacks the bacteria that causes tooth decay and could be used in dental products, according to a new study published today (Monday). More »
- Electronic cigarettes may be harmful … Yahoo Lifestyle - Mon, Sep 3, 2012 12:09 BST
Smokers trying to quit cigarettes using nicotine vapourisers may be causing damage to their lungs, according to new study More »
- Obesity linked to poor academic per … The Telegraph - Mon, Sep 3, 2012 11:04 BST
Complications associated with being overweight are linked to lower school performance, it found. More »
- Buffy effect: violence against strong … The Telegraph - Fri, Aug 31, 2012 11:11 BST
Viewers find sexual violence on TV less offensive if scenes feature a strong female character, even if she is portrayed as a victim, a study has found. More »
- Plastic surgery rules to get toughe … Yahoo Lifestyle - Wed, Aug 15, 2012 13:29 BST
A huge review of the cosmetic surgery industry expected to give rise to stricter rules and regulations for clinics and cosmetic procedures More »
- The secret to Team GB’s Olympic success? … Yahoo Lifestyle - Thu, Aug 9, 2012 13:17 BST
Scientists have confirmed that Team GB athletes competing at the London 2012 Olympics do indeed have a home advantage. But according to a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), it’s not just thanks to the exuberant crowd. More »
- Parkinson’s explained Yahoo Lifestyle - Thu, Aug 9, 2012 12:21 BST
Bob Hoskins has announced he is suffering from Parkinson’s disease, a condition that affects around 130,000 people in the UK and still has no cure More »
