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Health news archive - 2005
Here you will find an index of health news stories published by Bupa's health information team in 2005. All the stories are clearly dated with most recent news at the top of the list.
December 2005
9 December 2005
Obesity before pregnancy linked to weight problems in childhood
Young children are far more likely to be overweight if their mothers were overweight or obese before they became pregnant, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics.
November 2005
25 November 2005
Resistance to HIV drugs in UK increasing, and among highest in the world
People infected with HIV in the UK have some of the highest rates of resistance to anti-HIV drugs.
11 November 2005
Waist-to-hip ratio better predictor of heart attack risk
Measuring your waist-to-hip ratio is the best way to see if you're obese and at risk of having a heart attack.
October 2005
28 October 2005
Early retirement does not lead to a longer life
Workers who retire at 60 or even 55 do not live longer than those who work until 65. These findings contradict the widespread belief that early retirement is associated with longer life expectancy.
19 October 2005
Avian flu (bird flu)
Could bird flu outbreaks lead to a flu pandemic in humans? We answer your questions.
14 October 2005
New vaccine against cervical cancer virus
A new vaccine appears to be completely effective against the two most common viruses that cause cervical cancer
September 2005
30 September 2005
Light smoking triples death risk
Smoking just 1 to 4 cigarettes a day almost triples the risk of dying from heart disease or lung cancer.
16 September 2005
Smoking doubles the risk of blindness
Smokers are twice as likely to lose their sight compared with non-smokers as they grow older, yet most smokers have no idea that their habit could affect their eyes.
02 September 2005
Stress does not affect the success rate of IVF treatment
Being stressed about IVF does not appear to reduce the chance of it being successful.
August 2005
19 August 2005
Siestas may help to beat heatwaves
Continental-style siestas - which generally involve resting in the heat of the afternoon and working later into the evening - may be needed to help people cope with hotter summers in the UK, experts say.
03 August 2005
Acupuncture may cut rates of tension headaches
The effectiveness of acupuncture is controversial, but it may be an effective treatment for tension headaches.
July 2005
13 July 2005
Higher IQ and active youth reduce risk of dementia
A high IQ level and taking part in after-school activities as a teenager may reduce your risk of memory problems in old age.
June 2005
22 June 2005
Calcium and vitamin D reduce risk of PMS
Making calcium and vitamin D part of your daily diet may reduce the risk of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
May 2005
25 May 2005
Low GI foods good for your health
Adding just one low GI food item to each meal may have a positive effect on your blood sugar levels.
11 May 2005
Fish oils boost children's brains
Children's learning and behavioural problems at school may be due to a lack of fish oils in their diets.
April 2005
27 April 2005
Child footballers most at risk of injury
Elite child footballers who train intensively may be at greater risk of injury than elite child athletes, who swim, play tennis or do gymnastics, according to a new study.
18 April 2005
Alcohol lowers breast milk production
Drinking as little as two glasses of wine before breastfeeding may reduce the amount of milk mums produce.
6 April 2005
Exercise beats the blues
Exercise may be just as effective in treating depression as antidepressant medicines, according to a report from the Mental Health Foundation.
March 2005
23 March 2005
Fried food chemical is not cancer risk
A study has shown that eating foods that contain acrylamide - for example fried foods, crisps, coffee, chips and biscuits - does not increase breast cancer risk in women. This good news comes after an earlier study that showed that it does not cause bladder, bowel or kidney cancer either.
16 March 2005
Is laughter the best medicine?
Laughter may really be the best medicine, according to research presented to the American College of Cardiology. Laughing appears to boost your blood flow and may reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
9 March 2005
MRSA - the facts
Everything you need to know about MRSA: from how it is caught and how dangerous it is to how it is treated and what can be done to prevent it.
February 2005
25 February 2005
Avian flu (bird flu)
Could bird flu outbreaks in Asian countries lead to a flu pandemic in humans? We answer your questions.
23 February 2005
Early epidurals aren't caesarean risk
Early epidural pain relief during childbirth may not increase the risk of caesarean delivery.
17 February 2005
Clean teeth protect your heart
Taking good care of your teeth and gums could prevent you from having a stroke or heart attack.
02 February 2005
Weight gain linked to kidney stones
People who gain a lot of weight during adulthood may have a greater risk of developing kidney stones.
January 2005
26 January 2005
Red meat linked to increased bowel cancer risk
Eating a lot of red meat and processed meats may be associated with an increased risk of developing bowel cancer.
18 January 2005
Sleep longer, stay slimmer
Reduced amounts of sleep may be linked to being overweight and obese, according to a new study.
11 January 2005
Heavy drinking linked to increased stroke risk
A new study suggests that men who drink more than the daily recommendations of alcohol may be more likely to suffer from a stroke.
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