Topic: General Health

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Dutch law sparks sperm shortage

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:48 AM

	A new Dutch law preventing sperm donors from remaining anonymous has resulted in a shortage of donations. Read full article: 'Dutch law sparks sperm shortage'

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Articles: Putin's doctor 'saves girl's arm'

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:46 AM

	A student with a rare illness has undergone radical new treatment which could save her arm, thanks to the Russian President's personal physician. Read full article: 'Putin's doctor 'saves girl's arm''

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Articles: Mineral water 'eases arthritis'

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:40 AM

	A Scottish mineral water may help reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, research suggests. Read full article: 'Mineral water 'eases arthritis''

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Articles: 'Yo-yo diets hit immune system'

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:37 AM

	Women who repeatedly lose weight only to put it back on again could be damaging their immune systems, according to a study. Read full article: ''Yo-yo diets hit immune system''

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Articles: Smoke-damaged saliva fuels cancer

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:35 AM

	Cigarette smoke transforms healthy saliva into a "deadly cocktail" which can fuel the development of mouth cancer, scientists have found. Read full article: 'Smoke-damaged saliva fuels cancer'

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Articles: Cancer scanning to be stepped up

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 03:25 AM

	Tony Blair will today announce plans to increase the number of cancer scans done in Britain by 250,000 a year - a 10% increase - in a drive to cut lengthening waiting times between patients seeing their GP and starting life-saving treatment. Read full article: 'Cancer scanning to be stepped up'

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Articles: Breast Cancer on Rise in Men, Study Shows

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 03:23 AM

	Male breast cancer is on the rise in the United States -- bad news for men and their doctors, who do not even know to look for it, researchers reported on Monday. Read full article: 'Breast Cancer on Rise in Men, Study Shows'

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Articles: Lighten Up pushes easy steps for weight loss

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 02:52 AM

	There are no complicated diets, pricey workout equipment or strict personal trainers. Read full article: 'Lighten Up pushes easy steps for weight loss'

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Articles: Texas children among nation's heaviest

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 01:52 AM

	Texas children are among the fattest in the nation, with black and Hispanic kids at the highest risk for being overweight, a study shows. Read full article: 'Texas children among nation's heaviest'

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Articles: Study shows mental disorders prevalent in 14 countries

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 01:50 AM

	Mental illnesses including anxiety disorders and depression are common and under-treated in many developed and developing countries, with the highest rate found in the United States, according to a study of 14 countries. Read full article: 'Study shows mental disorders prevalent in 14 countries'

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