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Asthma risk ‘linked to burgers’
Eating three or more burgers a week is linked to a higher risk of asthma and wheezing, research suggests. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Varifocal fall risk ‘can be cut’
Falls could be prevented if older people stop wearing varifocal glasses while out, an Australian study suggests. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Can a ‘beer belly’ raise your risk of Alzheimer’s?
People who carry a lot of weight around their middle are at increased risk of developing dementia, say researchers. A US study of more than 700 adults showed that being overweight is associated with smaller brain volume, a factor linked with dementia. The finding was particularly strong in those with high levels of visceral fat... »
Parents ‘underplay’ obesity risk
A survey suggests parents worry more about their children being murdered than the health threat caused by obesity. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Sausage a day ‘raises heart risk’
Eating processed meat such as sausages increases the likelihood of heart disease, while red meat does not seem to be as harmful, a study suggests. A Harvard University team which looked at studies involving over one million people found just 50g of processed meat a day also raised the risk of diabetes. But there was... »
Nut harvests ‘risk fresh growth’
A study examining the dispersal of Brazil nuts suggests intensive harvests could threaten future regeneration of the trees. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
‘Contagion risk’ for Europe banks
Banks in the UK and Europe risk seeing their credit ratings damaged because of “contagion” from Greek’s debt crisis, a rating agency warns This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Women under 50 ‘face stress risk’
Stress at work raises the risk of heart disease for women under 50, a study of more than 12,000 nurses suggests. Danish research in Occupational and Environmental Medicine concludes work pressure has a greater effect on young women than those in their 50s and 60s. It suggests other risk factors may play a bigger... »
Lack of sleep ‘poses death risk’
Getting less than six hours sleep a night can lead to an early grave, UK and Italian researchers have warned. They said people regularly having this little sleep were 12% more likely to die over 25 years or less than those who got an "ideal" six to eight hours. They also found an association between... »
Flights resuming after ash risk
Aviation authorities in the Irish Republic say flights in and out of the country will be banned because of possible risks from volcanic ash. The new ban will apply from 0700 to 1300 (0600-1200 GMT) on Tuesday. Ash levels from a volcano in Iceland were predicted to exceed acceptable levels for jet engines, the Irish... »
Flights to resume after ash risk
Aviation authorities in the Irish Republic say flights in and out of the country will be banned because of possible risks from volcanic ash. The new ban will apply from 0700 to 1300 (0600-1200 GMT) on Tuesday. Ash levels from a volcano in Iceland were predicted to exceed acceptable levels for jet engines, the Irish... »
Flights grounded by new ash risk
Aviation authorities in the Irish Republic say flights in and out of the country will be banned because of possible risks from volcanic ash. The new ban will apply from 0700 to 1300 (0600-1200 GMT) on Tuesday. Ash levels from a volcano in Iceland were predicted to exceed acceptable levels for jet engines, the Irish... »
Blood protein boosts heart risk
A protein in the blood has been found to be associated with the same increased risk of heart disease as high blood pressure and cholesterol. Analysis of data from 79,000 people showed the protein, known as Lp-PLA2, also boosts the risk of stroke and early death, the Lancet reports. Drugs against the protein, which is... »
Cash cuts ‘put NI youth at risk”
The head of the Community Relations Council says funding cuts are “short sighted and ill-advised”. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Study to probe mobile health risk
The world’s largest study on the safety of using mobile phones has been launched by researchers in London. The project will recruit 250,000 phone users across five different European countries including the UK. It will last between 20 and 30 years and aims to provide definitive answers on the health impacts of mobile phones. Research... »
Well-done meat ‘is a cancer risk’
Eating lots of meat, especially if it is overcooked, increases the risk of bladder cancer, say experts. Frying, grilling and barbecuing until meat is charred can form cancer-causing chemicals, research shows. In a study, people whose diets included well-done meats were over twice as likely to develop bladder cancer than those who preferred meats rare.... »
Parasite ‘a growing stroke risk’
A tropical parasitic disease is becoming an increasingly common cause of stroke, experts say. Some 18m people worldwide have Chagas disease, caused by an infection with the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. Recently, researchers discovered having this disease puts the individual at increased risk of stroke due to heart complications and blood clots. In Lancet Neurology, the... »
Diets may determine dementia risk
The foods we choose to eat may determine our risk of dementia, mounting evidence suggests. Latest work in Archives of Neurology shows sticking to a diet rich in nuts, fish and vegetables significantly cuts the chance of developing Alzheimer’s. A "Mediterranean diet" containing plenty of fresh produce and less high-fat dairy and red meat has... »
High glucose carbs ‘a heart risk’
Women who eat diets heavy in certain carbohydrates may be at greater risk of coronary heart disease, according to researchers. A study of over 47,000 Italian adults found that women alone whose diets contained a lot of bread, pizza and rice doubled their heart disease risk. These foods have a high glycaemic index (GI), meaning... »
Runaways ‘face exploitation risk’
A "frightening" number of children who regularly go missing are sexually exploited, parents have been warned. Barnardo’s has launched a UK-wide campaign to raise funds for its work with young victims of such abuse. The charity said 55% of children and young people helped by its specialist sexual exploitation services went missing on a regular... »
Warning of gonorrhoea drugs risk
The growing resistance of antibiotics threatens to make gonorrhoea extremely difficult to treat, a Health Protection Agency official has warned. Current drugs are still effective but signs of emerging resistance mean treatments may soon need to be revised, Professor Catherine Ison says. It could mean multiple-dose treatments instead of single doses, she says. Gonorrhoea is... »
‘Low risk’ woman killed herself
A grandmother took her own life days after a psychiatric medical team at a hospital decided not to admit her as she was at a "low risk" of self harm. An inquest heard Avril Thorne, 49, of the Sandfields area of Port Talbot, hanged herself in March 2006. Recording a narrative verdict, Neath Port Talbot... »
Patient risk of too few hospital pharmacists
VIEWPOINTSandra MelvillePharmacist, Royal Pharmaceutical Society A quarter of the UK junior pharmacist posts in hospitals are currently vacant. These staff do clinical work on wards, check the safety and efficacy of prescriptions. In this week’s Scrubbing Up, pharmacist Sandra Melville warns that the shortages could put patients at risk. " Pharmacists are becoming increasingly recognised, by the... »
No quick fix for diabetes risk
Two key treatments do not halt diabetes in people with early signs of the disease, a large study has found. Researchers said the results showed the only way to ensure future health in people at high risk of diabetes is exercise and a healthy diet. Trials in more than 9,000 people also found no reduction... »