Health news archive - 2006
Here you will find an index of health news stories published by Bupa's health information team in 2006. All the stories are clearly dated with most recent news at the top of the list.
December 2006
21 December 2006
Circumcision could snip HIV infection rates in half
14 December 2006
Variant CJD risk for blood recipients
7 December 2006
Polonium-210 - the facts
November 2006
30 November 2006
No half measures for smokers
22 November 2006
Charity calls for better alcohol treatment
15 November 2006
New trial aims to stem the effects of heart attacks
8 November 2006
Potential vaccine for "superbug"
1 November 2006
People treated for chlamydia should have regular check-ups
October 2006
20 October 2006
Cancer vaccine on sale - but at what cost?
13 October 2006
Male contraception hope
6 October 2006
Flu jabs in the news
September 2006
28 September 2006
Keeping active could help people with COPD stay healthy
25 September 2006
'Crisp diet' health warning for kids
22 September 2006
Millions 'unaware' they have COPD
21 September 2006
Musical training 'improves children's memory'
20 September 2006
Calcium supplements 'little effect' on kids' bones
Breathing problems at night 'increase depression risk'
19 September 2006
Pregnant women 'unaware of omega-3 benefits'
15 September 2006
Females 'should increase calories to limit leg pain'
13 September 2006
Vitamin D 'reduces cancer risk'
12 September 2006
Oranges linked to liver health
Exercise 'boosts breast cancer survival'
8 September 2006
Low doses of bird flu vaccine 'are effective'
Hypnosis 'could ease pain in child cancer treatments'
7 September 2006
Breast density is 'breast cancer risk factor'
Sight-loss risk 'doubled' by obesity
6 September 2006
Child autism linked to older fathers
Drinking mothers 'increase alcohol risk' in children
5 September 2006
Obesity may 'harm fertility' in men
4 September 2006
Fruit and vegetable juice to fight Alzheimer's disease
Semen may worsen cervical and uterine cancer
1 September 2006
Asian parents urged to give children vitamin D supplements
Cranberry juice may be good for the heart
August 2006
30 August 2006
Cider may protect against cancer and stroke
29 August 2006
Act now to stop ageing arteries
Study sheds new light on DVT
Gene could hold key to hearing loss
24 August 2006
Sleep problems in children 'lowers IQ'
Teenage girls 'more likely to self-harm'
23 August 2006
Alcohol 'affects sleep quality' in young women
'Mint oil compound' could treat chronic pain
22 August 2006
Brain swelling 'could be reduced' in stroke victims
21 August 2006
'Better' bird-flu vaccination needed for poultry
18 August 2006
Stroke risk 'peaks twice in the day'
17 August 2006
Asthma linked to sleep problems in young women
A-level students warned over text injury
16 August 2006
Low sex hormone levels 'increases death risk' in men
15 August 2006
War paint plant 'tackles breast cancer'
Anxiety 'not directly linked' to birthing problems
11 August 2006
Chemotherapy test developed for lung cancer
Teens 'do not use condoms properly'
10 August 2006
Vanity beats cancer risk as weight-loss motivation
Genetic factors increase risk of Parkinson's disease
9 August 2006
Bird flu claims 43rd victim in Indonesia
Babies 'spot basic maths errors'
8 August 2006
NHS urged to provide condom selection
Concerns raised over latex in food wrappers
7 August 2006
Radiation warning for shoppers and travellers
Northern England 'worst for binge drinking'
4 August 2006
Breastfed babies 'cope better with stress'
Paracetamol 'too easily available'
3 August 2006
Tall children 'more at risk of obesity'
2 August 2006
High blood pressure linked to walking difficulties in elderly
Curries and onions 'could treat bowel cancer'
1 August 2006
Scorpion venom could treat brain tumours
Nicotine addiction can begin 'after first puff'
July 2006
31 July 2006
Mothers 'should not get stressed' over crying babies
Scientists call for 'hidden fats' labels on food
28 July 2006
Skin cancer 'more deadly in non-white population'
Breast milk 'could lower eczema risk'
27 July 2006
New test may identify risk of blood clots
Osteoarthritis linked to lower oestrogen levels
26 July 2006
Alcohol lowers heart risk 'in several ways'
Low-GI carbohydrate diets 'improve weight loss'
Alcoholic relatives linked to 'low response to alcohol'
25 July 2006
Stress 'causes tumours to spread'
Infections in elderly 'caused by imbalance in immune system'
24 July 2006
Energy drinks 'lower concentration'
Antibiotics should be 'last resort' for runny noses
'More exercise' needed for children's hearts
21 July 2006
Chronic pain 'could be switched off'
Britons 'ignorant' of major killer
19 July 2006
Exercise later in life still cuts heart risk
Asthma linked to swimming pool use
18 July 2006
Berries 'may protect the brain'
Female weight loss could be linked to dementia
17 July 2006
Weight gain in menopause 'raises risk of breast cancer'
Study reveals long-hours health risks to women
14 July 2006
Singletons 'have double the risk of heart disease'
Smoking during pregnancy linked to bad child behaviour
13 July 2006
Sleep deprivation 'brings greater risk of obesity'
12 July 2006
Healthy lifestyle promoted to see off strokes in women
Eating fish 'protects against blindness'
11 July 2006
Computer games 'bring addiction risk'
Exercise 'helps cope with cancer treatment'
10 July 2006
Whooping cough may be under diagnosed
7 July 2006
Gum disease linked to stroke risk
Stress-free route to orthopaedic recovery
6 July 2006
Heat can help the body fight pain
Breastfeeding could prevent bedwetting
5 July 2006
People sleep less than they think
4 July 2006
Alcohol problems linked to early drinking
Animal contact may fight asthma
3 July 2006
Diabetes 'brings an earlier heart risk'
Taking your medicines regularly could 'mean a longer life'
June 2006
9 June 2006
Premature or underweight babies are more at risk of hyperactivity
Babies born before they reach full term, or those with low birth weight, are up to three times more likely to become hyperactive and have short attention spans.
May 2006
26 May 2006
No link between low air pressure and DVT on long-haul flights
Reduced cabin pressure and oxygen levels associated with long-haul flights don't increase the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), according to a study published this month by the Journal of the American Association.
12 May 2006
Puppy fat is a myth that could put children's health at risk
The idea that puppy fat in children disappears in their teenage years is a myth. Weight problems are often established before teenage years and many overweight children aged 11 continue to be overweight through adolescence.
April 2006
28 April 2006
Socialising with friends and family could reduce the effects of Alzheimer's disease
Elderly people who see friends and family regularly may protect themselves from the effects of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published online this month by The Lancet.
14 April 2006
Passive smoking could raise risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Breathing in other people's smoke increases the risk of developing diabetes. The study revealed for the first time the link between passive smoking and the onset of glucose intolerance - an early warning sign of type 2 diabetes.
March 2006
31 March 2006
Doubts raised over health benefits of omega-3 fats
Omega-3 fats may not be as beneficial to health as previously thought. Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in oily fish and some plant oils, is thought to protect against certain types of disease.
27 March 2006
Avian flu (bird flu)
Could bird flu outbreaks in Asia and other countries lead to a flu pandemic in humans? We answer your questions.
17 March 2006
Calcium helps reduce pregnancy complications
Women who take calcium supplements during pregnancy may be less at risk of suffering severe health complications.
3 March 2006
Diet supplements may ease osteoarthritic pain
Two popular dietary supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate, may relieve moderate to severe osteoarthritic knee pain.
February 2006
17 February 2006
Melatonin not effective in treating sleep disorders and jet lag
The complementary medicine, melatonin, does not seem to be effective in secondary sleep disorders and jet lag.
7 February 2006
Unplanned attempts to quit smoking more likely to succeed
Smokers who decide to quit on the spur of the moment are more likely to kick the habit than those who have a plan.
3 February 2006
Avian flu (bird flu)
Could bird flu outbreaks in Asia and more recently in Turkey lead to a flu pandemic in humans? We answer your questions.
January 2006
24 January 2006
Curry spice and cauliflower could help in the fight against prostate cancer
Turmeric, a spice commonly used in Indian cooking, may help to treat and prevent prostate cancer, according to a recent study.
6 January 2006
Alcohol adverts linked to drinking among young people
Watching alcohol adverts on television may make young people drink more alcohol, according to a recent study published in Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
