Posts Tagged ‘risk’
Bottling-up anger ‘bad for heart’
Monday, November 23, 2009 20:41 Comments OffMen who do not openly express their anger if unfairly treated at work double their risk of a heart attack, researchers say.
Immune tribe ‘indicates CJD hope’
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 19:17 Comments OffDarwinian natural selection could help halt human “mad cow disease”, experts say after finding a tribe impervious to a related fatal brain disorder.
Alcohol ‘protects men’s hearts’
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 19:17 Comments OffRegularly drinking alcohol dramatically cuts the risk of coronary heart disease in men, a major study suggests.
Thyroid ‘risk from pre-eclampsia’
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 20:44 Comments OffPregnant women with the potentially dangerous condition pre-eclampsia may be more at risk of thyroid problems, research suggests.
Ancients ‘had heart disease too’
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 20:43 Comments OffHardening of the arteries has been detected in Egyptian mummies – suggesting the risk factors for heart disease may be ancient, researchers say.
Hi-tech holy water calms flu fear
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 15:39 1 CommentCatholic churches in Italy install automatic holy water dispensers to reduce the risk of spreading swine flu.
Singing helps
Monday, November 9, 2009 3:38 Comments Off‘Fronting a band is good for my cystic fibrosis’
Monday sickness may say more about your job than your health
Monday, November 9, 2009 3:38 Comments OffMore than a third of sick leave is taken on Mondays, and January is the most common month for absenteeism, research suggests.
Obama says health vote ‘historic’
Monday, November 9, 2009 3:38 Comments OffPresident Barack Obama praises the House’s approval of landmark health reforms and expects the Senate to follow suit.
Early life stress ‘changes’ genes
Monday, November 9, 2009 3:38 Comments OffA study in mice has shown how stress in early life can have a long-term impact on genes and on behaviour.












