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Latest in Allergies & Asthma

Poorly Controlled Asthma Can Boost Chances of Pregnancy Complications

Pregnant women with poorly controlled asthma are at increased risk for pregnancy complications and for having a low-birth weight or premature baby, a new study warns.

Household Mold During Infancy May Trigger Asthma

Kids exposed to mold as babies were three times more likely to develop the lung condition.

Experimental Drug Promising Against Tough-to-Treat Asthma

Lebrikizumab targets receptor involved in respiratory condition a different way, experts say

Child Allergies - Common Symptoms and Treatments

Child Allergies can cause problems for children if not treated properly. First you need to know what your child is allergic to in order get them the correct treatment.

Latest About Joints & Bones

What is McTimoney Chiropractic Treatment?

Chiropractic treatment is a method of adjusting the bones of your body to help maintain the correct alignment of the skeleton.

Boning Up on Osteoporosis

Our genes are key to deciding the potential size and strength of our skeleton, but the way we live our life also plays a part.

Ulcer drugs 'link to fractures'

Women who take certain ulcer drugs have a small increased risk of hip fractures in later life, particularly if they smoke, US research suggests.

Why Too Much Texting Can Be A Pain In The Neck

Chiropractors are warning of a rise in a new condition called 'text neck', as people spend more time hunched over their mobile phones.

Latest in Diabetes

Obesity and diabetes link to child disorders

Obese women and those with Type 2 diabetes could be increasing their chances of having a child with autism or another development disorder, a US study suggests.

Diabetes blood pressure control warning

Half of people with diabetes are failing to keep control of their blood pressure, risking "damaging" complications, figures suggest.

More than 1.3 million diabetes patients not offered vital tests

An estimated 1.3 million diabetes patients are missing out on vital and potentially life-saving health checks, the BBC has learned.

Diabetes quadruples birth defects risk, say researchers

The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, researchers say.

Latest in Heart Health

Heart attack symptoms 'differ in women'

Fewer women than men suffering from a heart attack appear to experience chest pain symptoms, according to a study of more than one million people in the US.

Heart attacks deaths halved in the last decade, experts say

The death rate from heart attacks in England has halved in the last decade, says an Oxford University study.

Gene switch 'key to heart health'

Scientists may be closer to understanding how genes can influence serious heart conditions, says a Nature Genetics report.

MRI scans 'are better for heart checks', experts say

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans should be used to assess patients with suspected heart disease, rather than standard checks, experts say.

Latest in Sexual Health

Conception Perceptions

For many women, the decision to get pregnant can take on a life of its own. In fact, according to a survey conducted for SpermCheck® Fertility, 42% of those who conceived say they became obsessed with getting pregnant once they started trying. Yet just 10% say their partner shared this obsession.

Condoms Not Being Used Properly Worldwide

One of the leading concerns of public health officials worldwide, is improper use of the male condom, such as putting it on upside down, or not wearing one during intercourse, both of which are prevalent in the United States.

More men 'have oral cancer virus'

Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is more common among men than women, leading to an increased risk for men of head and neck cancers, a US study suggests.

Gonorrhoea - the drugs don't work

The prospect of untreatable gonorrhoea has provoked alarm around the world, and there are no new classes of antibiotics in development.

Latest in Menopause

Valerian may aid menopausal sleep problems.

The popular herbal sleep aid valerian could help ease some of the sleep problems that can come with menopause, a small study suggests.

Dealing With Hot Flashes During Menopause

Hot flashes are a sudden intense feeling of heat, predominantly in the head, neck and chest area. They are caused by a drop in the hormone estrogen.

Identifying And Coping With Menopause Symptoms

Menopause can be a very difficult time for many women. Studies show that up to 70% of women will be affected by some sort of uncomfortable symptom during menopause.

Severe Menopause Symptoms Affect Some Women's Relationships

Some women suffer from severe menopause symptoms that affect their quality of life, their relationships, their jobs and their overall health.

Latest in Digestive Health

Bowel cancer awareness 'stubbornly low'

Awareness about bowel cancer is still "stubbornly low" - despite it being the second biggest cause of cancer deaths in the UK, a study suggests.

Experimental Drug May Help Ease Chronic Constipation

An experimental drug called linaclotide can help reduce the symptoms of chronic constipation, according to new research funded by the drug maker.

Digestive Health is Essential For Good Health

The digestive system is a group of organs that break down, digest, and excrete wastes.

Quick Tips For Common Digestive Health Problems

There is no magic bullet for digestive health but certainly digestive health problems can dictate our quality of life.

Cleanse Your Intestines For Overall Digestive Health

Cleansing is something that all of us should do from time to time. For those of us who eat a lot of fatty foods it should be done more often than others.

Latest in Pain Research

Not enough evidence for Botox migraine jab, says NICE

The anti-wrinkle drug Botox is unlikely to be recommended for the treatment of chronic migraines on the NHS in England and Wales, the medicines watchdog said.

The pill 'does ease period pain'

Oral contraceptives may alleviate painful periods for some women, suggests a 30-year study.

'A few extra' paracetamol kills a young mum after op

The family of a young woman who died after accidentally taking "a few extra" paracetamol, are warning others about taking the painkiller.

Abuse of painkillers reaches 'epidemic' levels in US

Abuse of prescription painkiller have reached "epidemic" levels in the US, a government report says.

Headaches - The surprising causes

Ever been struck by an awful headache and not known why? Maybe your high heels or even a ham sandwich could be the cause.

Pain Medicine: Different Types of Pain Medicine

The formal term for painkillers is analgesics, a word derived from the Greek words an (without) and algia (pain).

Pain Pill Addiction Withdrawal

When a person who has developed an addiction to pain medication decides to take charge of their lives and give up the pills, they often face a long road filled with the symptoms of withdrawal.

The Causes of Extreme Lower Back Pain And How You Can Cure It Successfully

Extreme lower back pain has a number of causes. This type of pain becomes more common as we age.

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Latest in Sleep Research

'High costs' of sleep disorder

Snoring can be an irritation for partners who experience disturbed nights.

Sleeping pills 'linked to increased death risk'

Sleeping pills used by thousands of people in the UK appear to be linked with a higher death risk, doctors warn.

The myth of the eight-hour sleep

We often worry about lying awake in the middle of the night - but it could be good for you. A growing body of evidence from both science and history suggests that the eight-hour sleep may be unnatural.

Bacteria used to fight sleeping sickness

Scientists believe they have found a way to beat sleeping sickness using a bacterium against the tsetse fly host that spreads the disease to humans.

Bad sleep ups blood pressure risk

Elderly men who spend little time in deep sleep could be at risk of developing high blood pressure, according to US scientists.

Sleep Is An Important Time For Our Minds And Bodies

Sleep is a crucial time for our minds and bodies. It's a time to work on problems and to rebuild our cells.

Sleep: 10 Ways to Get a Good Night's Sleep

People need more or less sleep at different phases in their life. Women may need more or less sleep at different phases of the month.

Sleep Deprivation, What Are The Consequences?

Sleep is probably best described as the loss of awareness of what is happening around us.

Latest in Screening & Tests

Arm blood pressure differences 'predict death risk'

A large difference between the blood pressure in each arm suggests a bigger risk of dying early, researchers claim.

Brains may be wired for addiction

Abnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists at the University of Cambridge.

Blood pressure 'should be measured in both arms'

Measuring blood pressure in both arms should be routine because the difference between left and right arm could indicate underlying health problems, says a study review.

Latest in Energy Research

Chronic fatigue syndrome 'affects one in 100 pupils'

One in 100 secondary school pupils could be missing classes because of chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), say researchers.

Energy: How Does My Body Get It and How Does It Use It?

In order to build biomolecules and sustain life, your body needs energy.

Energy Drinks and Their Health Concerns

With the way that life has become so fast paced it is no wonder that we look for products that can help us to make more hours out of our day.

Latest in Women's Concerns

Overdue babies: 'Risks for those born after 42 weeks'

Overdue babies are at higher risk of health problems, research suggests.

Study links womb environment to childhood obesity

New evidence has linked the environment in the womb with increased body weight in later life.

Planned repeat C-sections 'safer'

Women opting for a C-section after a previous Caesarean delivery are less likely to suffer severe complications, two studies suggest.

Latest in Men's Concerns

How to Grab Your Man’s Health By The Balls

This eye-catching title features the latest campaign to raise awareness of testicular cancer - the most common cancer among men aged 15-45.

Scientists question if wi-fi laptops can damage sperm

Scientists are questioning if using wi-fi on a laptop to roam the internet could harm a man's fertility, after lab work suggested ejaculated sperm were significantly damaged after only four hours of exposure.

What is Impotence?

Erectile dysfunction is a problem for at least one in every 10 men in the UK.

Latest in Other Health Concerns

Irreversible Damage To Teeth Caused By Sports And Energy Drinks

An alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth - specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy outer layer of the tooth.

Mobile phones: 'Still no evidence of harm to health'

There is still no evidence mobile phones harm human health, says a major safety review for the UK's Health Protection Agency (HPA).

Wellness Debate: Should you eat red meat?

Two different views of eating red meat

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