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Tuesday, 18th November 2008
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Health News from NHS Choices
Mum's fatty diet and obesity
Pregnant women who eat an unhealthy diet may cause their children to over-eat, the BBC's news website reports. It is wise for pregnant women to eat healthily, but the study the referred to was of rats, and so of unknown relevance to people.
Women in EU live longer
British women's life expectancy "ranks alongside some of the poorest countries in Europe" reported the Daily Telegraph yesterday, suggesting that on average, UK females do not live as long as their counterparts from 25 EU countries.
Peppermint soothes IBS
Peppermint oil is "the most effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome" says the Daily Mail. The non-prescription supplement has been demonstrated to be better at easing symptoms than prescribed muscle relaxants or fibre. The results ar
ECG tests for angina
A study has found that "an NHS test to assess a patient's risk of heart attack is worthless," according to the Daily Mail today. The newspaper claimed that "simply talking to patients about their symptoms would be be more effective
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