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First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Consumers underestimate calories in fast food

People often fail to realise just how many calories are contained in fast food, a study has found. ... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 24 2013]

Entities: Fast Food, Calorie

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Brown University

Frequent heartburn linked to throat cancer risk - 24 May 13

People who regularly experience heartburn may be more likely to develop cancers of the throat and vocal cords, new research suggests.Scientists at Brown University in the US studied data on 631 people, 468 of whom had throat cancer, while the remainder ... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 24 2013]

Entities: Pyrosis, Cancer, Antacid, reflux, Brown University

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Study confirms memory deficits during menopause

Women often experience memory problems during menopause, a study has confirmed.Researchers at the University of Illinois and the University of Rochester in the US studied 117 middle-aged women.Participants underwent a range of tests designed to assess ... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 24 2013]

Entities: Memory, University of Illinois, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, estradiol

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Avastin not approved as NHS ovarian cancer drug

Women with advanced ovarian cancer will not have routine access to ... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 24 2013]

Entities: Avastin, Ovarian Cancer, antineoplastic

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Millions choose DIY tooth whitening over dentist

Millions of Britons would put their dental health at risk by using DIY tooth whitening kits or visiting a beautician rather than a professional, new research suggests.A survey of more than 2,000 people, conducted on behalf of the British Dental Health ... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 24 2013]

Entities: British Dental Health Foundation, Nigel Carter, treatments

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Fish oil supplements may help prevent diabetes

Taking fish oil supplements could help to lower the risk of type-2 diabetes, researchers believe. ... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 23 2013]

Entities: Diabetes, Supplement

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Calcium supplements linked to female longevity - 23 May 13

Women who take a daily calcium supplement may benefit from an improved life expectancy, new research suggests. ... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 23 2013]

Entities: Calcium, Supplement

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Quarter of deaths 'are potentially avoidable'

Almost a quarter of all deaths in England and Wales in 2011 were due to potentially avoidable causes, new figures show. ... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 23 2013]

Entities: Wales, England

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Quality of life approach 'best' for anorexia

People with severe anorexia may be more likely to recover if their treatment focuses on quality of life issues rather than weight gain, experts have claimed. ... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 23 2013]

Entities: Anorexia Nervosa, Weight Gain

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

2 in 5 young people use restaurant calorie info

More than two-fifths of young people between the ages of nine and 18 use calorie information when making meal choices in fast food restaurants, a study in the Journal of Public Health suggests. ... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 23 2013]

Entities: Calorie, Fast Food, Public Health

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Rise in non-Hodgkin lymphoma survival

There has been a major increase in the number of people surviving non-Hodgkin lymphoma since the ... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 23 2013]

Entities: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Teachers lack awareness of Crohn's and colitis

Teaching staff often have little - if any - understanding of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, a survey has found.The charity Crohn's and Colitis UK questioned more than 1,000 teenagers and young adults about their experiences with teachers.Researchers ... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 22 2013]

Entities: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's disease

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Dr Scott Langevin, whose findings are published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, said that the study "strongly suggests gastric reflux, which causes frequent heartburn, is an independent risk factor for cancers of the pharynx (throat) and larynx (vocal cord)" .The scientist added that further research is needed to determine whether antacids really do help to reduce the risk of these cancers in people with frequent...

Frequent heartburn linked to throat cancer risk - 24 May 13 [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 24 2013]

...the journal Menopause, the study authors noted that cognitive function does not change in a linear fashion as women progress through the menopause. "Decreases in attention/working memory, verbal learning, verbal memory and fine motor speed may be most evident in the first year after the final menstrual period" they concluded...

Study confirms memory deficits during menopause [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 24 2013]

Lead researcher Professor Margaret Rayman said: "Our results clearly show the importance of adequate iodine status during early pregnancy, and emphasise the risk that iodine deficiency can pose to the developing infant, even in a country classified as only mildly iodine deficient." Women can boost their intake of iodine by consuming plenty of dairy products and fish

Lack of iodine 'may harm children's development' [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 22 2013]

Tony Armstrong, chief executive of Living Streets, said there is a 'steady decline' in the number of children walking to school.He claimed: "The walk to school is an easy way to build some exercise into a child's day and should be a key element of government strategy to encourage us all to be more physically active." The expert also noted that walking rates have risen by up to a third in areas where the government has supported 'walk-to-school' initiatives

Driving to school puts kids' health at risk [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 20 2013]

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Avastin not approved as NHS ovarian cancer drug [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 24 2013]
Frequent heartburn linked to throat cancer risk... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 24 2013]
Study confirms memory deficits during menopause [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 24 2013]
Millions choose DIY tooth whitening over dentist [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 24 2013]
Consumers underestimate calories in fast food [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 24 2013]
Quarter of deaths 'are potentially avoidable' [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 23 2013]
Quality of life approach 'best' for anorexia [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 23 2013]
Rise in non-Hodgkin lymphoma survival [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 23 2013]
Fish oil supplements may help prevent diabetes [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 23 2013]
2 in 5 young people use restaurant calorie info [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 23 2013]
Calcium supplements linked to female longevity ... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 23 2013]
Poor vision linked to falls in older people [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 22 2013]
Lack of iodine 'may harm children's development' [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 22 2013]
Teachers lack awareness of Crohn's and colitis [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 22 2013]
Seven in ten women 'would consider mastectomy' [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 22 2013]
Maltreated kids 'more likely to become obese' [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 22 2013]
Kids' interest in Olympic sports 'already lost'... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 22 2013]
Anabolic steroid use 'may affect mental health' [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 21 2013]
Music may help patients in intensive care [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 21 2013]
Cancer patients to be tested for risk genes [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 21 2013]
Eating disorders 'on the increase' [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 21 2013]
Breast cancer gene testing extended in Scotland [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 21 2013]
Confirmed link between bed-sharing and cot death [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 21 2013]
Bunions 'may run in the family' [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 20 2013]
Vitamin D may reduce symptoms of asthma [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 20 2013]
Ginger may help breathing in people with asthma [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 20 2013]
Coffee may reduce risk of liver condition [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 20 2013]
Driving to school puts kids' health at risk [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 20 2013]
Fears of possible rubella outbreak in Wales [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 20 2013]
Brain stimulation may improve maths skills - 17... [Published NetDoctor.co.uk - May 17 2013]