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Testing perceptions about high blood pressure

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Are people aware of whether their blood pressure is high or low?

Why is Xenical out of stock?

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Find out why patients and healthcare providers are being inconvenienced by a shortage of the weight loss medication Xenical.

Is there room for gamification in medicine and healthcare?

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Looking into gamification and the healthcare industry

Can you really fight bad habits with financial disincentives?

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

How feasible is the suggestion that increasing costs of smoking will give people the incentive to quit?

Is there too much celebrity involvement in conversations about childhood obesity?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Looking into the amount of celebrity influence in debates about childhood obesity.

Drinking in the bad stuff

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Looking into how certain beverages can hinder a healthy diet.

Australia really wants you to quit smoking

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Is Australia on the right track when it comes to lowering smoking rates?

It's all about Viagra - but is that a bad thing?

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Does Viagra attract too much attention in discussions about impotence?

Can you rely on the BMI?

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Is the BMI scale too inaccurate?

Should we be worried about the flu during the Olympics?

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Looking into a recent report that raised concerns about the risk of a flu outbreak during the 2012 Olympics.

Ways To Fight Asthma Attacks

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100

What you need to know about fighting asthma attacks.

Smokers � What do we need?

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100

We need more than just a single approach to motivate people to quit smoking.

Genetic alteration causes extreme flu symptoms

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100

New research shows the reason behind flu deaths

New budget leaves smokers fuming

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Increased taxes on cigarettes will add 37p to the average packet.

Dieting myths are damaging our health

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Looking into the effect of diet myths on children and adults.

Xenical now available at HealthExpress

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Obesity medication Xenical is now available at HealthExpress after supply issues.

What is the most effective incentive for smokers to quit the habit?

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Looking into the most effective incentives for smokers to quit permanently.

Bin the cigarettes for a longer life and a fuller wallet

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Find out how stopping smoking can be beneficial for your health as well as your wallet.

Common STIs and how to spot them

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Can you spot an STI?

5 Reasons why having International Women�s Day is so important

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Reasons why we have International Women's Day

Chocolate: Healthy or unhealthy?

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Could there be health benefits to eating chocolate?

Is it better to be overweight and active than thin and sedentary?

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Why are some people are overweight, yet healthy.

Are we doing enough to deter young smokers?

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Why do so many young people start smoking? Recent research has shown that worrying numbers of young people start smoking.

10 reasons why you should love your heart

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Fun and interesting facts about the heart.

Three common weight loss myths

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Looking into common weight loss myths.

Looking after your heart this Valentine�s day � A singleton�s guide

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Ways to look after your heart this Valentine's Day

Reports on medical research � sifting the wheat from the chaff

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

How to avoid being mislead by news articles on medical research

Is It Ever Okay To Call Someone Fat?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Why do we get so upset about comments about weight?

Are we directing sex education in the wrong places?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Why have STI rates increased so dramatically for those aged over 45?

Flu jabs vs. flu treatments

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Find out more about the benefits of flu jabs and flu vaccines

Why is there such a stigma about male sexual health?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Looking into the stigma of male sexual health issues.

Are you eating your emotions?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Ways to deal with emotional eating.

Should we have more targeted testing for the pill?

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Should more scientific research be done on the additional properties for the contraceptive pill?

Obesity and the blame game

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Looking into obesity and the blame game.

How can I help my partner lose weight?

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

If your partner is struggling to lose weight, you may be wondering what you can do to help.

Ways to be active when you have a desk-bound job

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Ways to be more active if you have an office job.

Are plain cigarette packs the way forward?

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Charity urging UK government to consider making cigarette packaging less appealing.

Tips for keeping your New Year�s Resolutions

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Tips for keeping New Year�s Resolutions

How to motivate yourself to give up smoking

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Motivation to help you kick-start quitting

Should the UK implement a fat tax?

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Looking into whether the UK should implement a fat tax on unhealthy foods and drinks.

Questioning the �Great Cholesterol Con�

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Is it really possible that all the research about statins is wrong?

Will there ever be a 100% effective birth control option for men?

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Looking into the possibility of a 100% effective male contraceptive.

12 Popular genital herpes myths debunked

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The most common myths about genital herpes debunked.

Staying on top of women's health

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Find out about the new treatments we offer for women's health.

Understanding the causes of and treatments for male pattern hair loss

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Male pattern is a common condition that affects men, find out what exactly causes and what the future of hair loss treatment looks like

Behind the headlines: the morning-after pill festive furore

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Why has coverage of a morning-after pill campaign been so negative?

Why some men might have to ration sex

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

New erectile dysfunction treatment guidelines could limit men to one pill every two weeks.

The harmful effects of crash dieting

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Find out why crash dieting can be so harmful to your health.

Why is there less smoking on film?

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Have you noticed that less and less characters on-screen smoke? We discuss why this could be the case.

All about priapism

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Find out all you need to do know about priapism.

Top 5 Libido Killers

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

What are the most common libido killers for men and women?

Staying sexually healthy

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Find out to keep safe in terms of sexual health.

Five habits that could be stopping you losing weight

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Find out the five habits that can stop you from losing weight.

Five things that get better when you stop smoking

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

What improvements will occur in your life when you give up smoking?