Health news 7th December 2010

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Where's Rudolph when you need him, asks Santa
Hundreds of Father Christmases jogged through the streets to raise money for good causes. About 500 runners dressed as Santa pounded the pavements in Exeter while another 500 ran through Plymouth.

http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/s-Rudolph-need-asks-Santa/article-2972682-detail/article.html

Suited and booted for Santa run

HO ho ho, what a lovely sight! Hundreds of Santas jogging through Plymouth city centre for charity.Five hundred festive fundraisers got suited and booted for the Santa Fun Run in aid of Diabetes UK and Children's Hospice Sout4h West.

http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Suited-booted-Santa-run/article-2972579-detail/article.html

Obesity ? the greatest threat to our health
Poor health isn?t just a question of bad genes or exposure to dangerous chemicals and dust. Health Editor Madeleine Brindley explains why the way we live our lives poses such a risk to our health and our future

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/w...greatest-threat-to-our-health-91466-27763403/


Keep your festive cheer by controlling your diabetes this Christmas
Diabetes UK Cymru is encouraging people with diabetes to keep their festive cheer by staying in control of the condition and spreading out treats over the festive period. The health charity wants to let people with diabetes know that they don?t need to completely shun mince pies and Christmas cake to control the condition during the festive season.

http://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/content/keep-your-festive-cheer-controlling-your-diabetes-christmas


Higher diabetes risk in Asians explored
"People of South Asian origin are more prone to diabetes because of the way their muscles burn fat," BBC News reported. This news story is based on research looking at the rates of fat metabolism in 20 men of South Asian origin and 20 white European men.

http://www.eskvalleytoday.co.uk/nhshealth/Higher-diabetes-risk-in-Asians.6650061.jp


Small daily aspirin dose 'cuts cancer risk'
A small daily dose of aspirin - 75mg - substantially reduces death rates from a range of common cancers, a study suggests. Research at Oxford University and other centres found that it cut overall cancer deaths by at least a fifth.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11930988

One in 20 pregnant women is dangerously obese - study

Around 5% of all pregnant women in the UK - more than 38,000 - are severely obese, putting them and their babies at risk, according to a new study. A stillbirth is twice as likely if the mother is severely obese.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11928327

Experts scrap prostate screening proposal

UK experts have recommended against a screening programme for prostate cancer, saying its potential harms would outweigh any benefits. The UK National Screening Committee says after weighing all the evidence, screening for this male cancer using a blood test called PSA is not advisable.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11930979

Mobiles warning for mums-to-be: Using phone while pregnant 'can lead to behavioural problems in children'
Pregnant women who regularly use mobile phones could increase the risk of their children behaving badly, claims a startling survey. If their offspring then start using the devices at an early age, the chance of problems climbs to 50 per cent, according to researchers.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...gnant-lead-behavioural-problems-children.html
 
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