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Disturbed sleep increases risk of diabetes
A disturbed night’s sleep may increase the risk of developing diabetes, US research has suggested.» Read more about Disturbed sleep increases risk of diabetes
Overweight girls enter puberty earlier
Girls who are overweight often enter puberty earlier than girls who have a normal weight, Germany’s professional association for gynaecologists reported, citing a study sponsored by the University of Michigan.» Read more about Overweight girls enter puberty earlier
Raw vegetables can cut bladder cancer risk
Eating raw broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower three times a month can cut the risk of bladder cancer by about 40 per cent, scientists report.» Read more about Raw vegetables can cut bladder cancer risk
FDA Warns of Seizure Risk With Drug Used for Bed-Wetting
The agency said certain patients taking desmopressin are at risk of developing hyponatremia, which can result in seizures and death.» Read more about FDA Warns of Seizure Risk With Drug Used for Bed-Wetting
Study finds ‘rotten egg’ chemical increases life span and heat tolerance — in worms (for now…)
The chemical that gives rotten eggs their obnoxious odor reportedly increases the life span and heat tolerance in worms. This finding could buy critically ill patients extra time.» Read more about Study finds ‘rotten egg’ chemical increases life span and heat tolerance — in worms (for now…)
Being fat is ok as long as you’re fit
People who can’t seem to lose weight despite regular trips to the gym can take heart from a new study showing that it is fitness rather than fatness that determines whether you will suffer serious health problems.» Read more about Being fat is ok as long as you’re fit
‘Burned foods’ linked to cancers
Women who eat crisps or chips every day may double their chances of ovarian or womb cancer, say scientists.» Read more about ‘Burned foods’ linked to cancers
