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Mother's age 'affects autism risk'

Mother's age 'affects autism risk'

“Women who delay pregnancy are more likely to have a child with autism,” the Daily Mail reported. It said that researchers have found that a woman of 40 has a 50% higher risk compared to a woman ...
Mother's age 'affects autism risk'

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Genetics behind ageing probed
Genetic tests to determine how quickly a person will age may soon be available, according to several newspapers.
Proof of concept for 'new bone pill'
Scientists have discovered a pill that heals brittle bones, reported the Daily Mail.
Diabetes treatment trialled
“An 'artificial pancreas' can be used to regulate blood sugar in children with Type 1 diabetes,” BBC News reported.
Football for fighting fat
“Playing football is better for your health ‘than going for a run or lifting weights,’” according to The Daily Telegraph.
Swine flu latest from the NHS
The National Pandemic Flu Service, set up to offer online and telephone assessments for people worried that they might have swine flu, is to close next week ...
Awareness in vegetative patients
"A man who was presumed to be in a vegetative state for five years has answered questions using his thoughts alone", reported The Times.
Bipolar risk greater for bright children
“You don't have to be bipolar to be a genius – but it helps,” according to The Independent.
Does web addiction cause depression?
“Surfing the internet can expose a 'dark side' of the soul, with online addicts more likely to be depressed,” the Daily Mail reported.
Warning over 'souvenir' baby scans
“Parents-to-be should weigh the possible risks of going for non-essential scans purely to get keepsake pictures of their unborn babies,” BBC News reported.
Herbal medicines affect heart drugs
“Herbal remedies taken by millions of Britons can pose a serious risk to health by interfering with medicines commonly prescribed for heart disease,” reported The Times.
 
 

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