Archive for November, 2009

Exercise ‘risk’ for middle aged

Middle-aged men and women may be risking arthritis if they overdo their exercise regime, US research suggests.

Sexes’ danger reactions ‘differ’

Men and women may respond differently to danger, with males more likely to take action, a brain scan study suggests.

Young urged to discuss safe sex

The UK government launches a campaign to encourage young people to talk more openly about sex and contraception.

Exercise ‘risk’ for middle aged

Middle-aged men and women may be risking arthritis if they overdo their exercise regime, US research suggests.

Sexes’ danger reactions ‘differ’

Men and women may respond differently to danger, with males more likely to take action, a brain scan study suggests.

Young urged to discuss safe sex

The UK government launches a campaign to encourage young people to talk more openly about sex and contraception.

Cell discovery hope for jet lag

Researchers find a group of cells that may hold the key to how the body clock works and could provide clues to fight jet lag.

Jump in global swine flu deaths

The global number of swine flu deaths jumps by over 1,000 in a week, with an 85% rise in Europe, according to new figures.

MS ‘blood blockage theory’ tested

US scientists are testing a radical new theory that MS is caused by blockages in the veins that drain the brain.

Ectopic pregnancy ‘protein clue’

Women with ectopic pregnancies have a lower level of a particular protein, raising the possibility of simpler tests, a study finds.