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New theory: CO2 makes you fat

March 11, 2012 in Health

Danish researchers have announced a rather wild hypothesis: Perhaps we are getting fatter and fatter because of the increasing CO2 levels in the atmosphere.

Going for a run affects not only our weight and humour – our genes also change when we exercise. Scientists may now be able to develop new treatment methods to reduce the risk of developing diseases in people unable to exercise.

Hormone spirals stand up to uterine cancer

March 7, 2012 in Health

Hormone spirals give protection against uterine cancer. The hormone spiral is superior compared to treatment with tablets.

Chickens cause serious infections in humans

March 5, 2012 in Health

Intestinal bacteria from poultry can infect humans and cause urinary tract infections. A new study looks into disease transmission from animals to humans in a world of increasing antibiotic resistance.

Green spaces boost your health

March 4, 2012 in Health

Living close to a green area is likely to make you a healthier and happier person, says report.

Redheads feel a different kind of pain

March 3, 2012 in Health

Redheads are more sensitive to some kinds of pain and less sensitive to others. The explanation for these differences could be found in their genetic makeup.

Leg pain weakens sense of balance

March 1, 2012 in Health

New study could explain why so many elderly people either die or get seriously injured from fall accidents.

Hormone-impairing substances make daughters fat

February 28, 2012 in Health

Pregnant women with high levels of hormone-impairing substances in their blood have a three times higher risk than other women of giving birth to daughters who will be overweight at the age of 20.

Allergy is a serious public health issue

February 28, 2012 in Health

Food allergies are seen as a serious public health issue in many countries, and a recent report on severe allergic reactions in Norway shows that there are gender differences, age-related risk groups and nuts to watch out for.

Defects found in infertile women’s eggs

February 27, 2012 in Health

For the first time ever researchers have developed a method for studying women’s immature eggs. The new findings could pave the way for customised fertility treatment.

Men say women weigh too much

February 26, 2012 in Health

Men are fatter than they think, and they perceive women as being fatter than they really are. These distorted body images can also apply to how we view our children and could cause serious problems for both sexes.

Calming the fears of expectant mothers

February 20, 2012 in Health

A pregnant woman’s psychological problems do not pass on pre-natally to their offspring as behavioural problems. A mum’s mental health issues that last for years, however, do have an impact on their children’s behaviour.