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9 May 2008
Smoking worsens asthma risk for rhinitis patients
People with the hayfever-like condition rhinitis face an increased risk of developing asthma, but smoking may increase this risk even further, researchers have found.  more
9 May 2008
Brain chemical imbalance may explain motivation problems in schizophrenia patients
People with psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia experience apathy and a lack of motivation even in the early stages of the disease, researchers have found.  more
9 May 2008
Dairy foods linked to prostate cancer risk
Men who eat a lot of dairy foods may be increasing their risk of developing prostate cancer, study results suggest.  more
9 May 2008
Depressed patients face increased risk of stomach ulcers
Patients who suffer from depression are significantly more likely to suffer from stomach ulcers and five other physical conditions than people without the mental health disorder, researchers have found.  more
8 May 2008
Exercise plus psychological therapy benefits depressed heart failure patients
Heart failure patients who suffer from depression may benefit from exercise combined with psychological therapy to improve their physical function, reduce their depressive symptoms and enhance quality of life, say US researchers.  more
8 May 2008
High-fat diet may reduce effectiveness of prostate cancer treatment
Men with diets high in saturated fats are less likely to benefit from prostate cancer surgery than those with low-fat diets, researchers have found.  more
8 May 2008
Bad breath common in reflux patients
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease patients are significantly more likely to suffer from bad breath than other people, researchers have found.  more
8 May 2008
Low-salt diet does not reduce asthma symptoms
A low-salt diet can help reduce blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health, but it does not appear to reduce respiratory symptoms in people with asthma, researchers have found.  more
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