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Ulcer drugs ‘link to fractures’

BBC News - Health — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:16:58 +0000

Women who take certain ulcer drugs have a small increased risk of hip fractures in later life, particularly if they smoke, US research suggests.

Dangerous abortions ‘on the rise’

BBC News - Health — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:32:12 +0000

A rising proportion of abortions worldwide put women’s health at risk, as more are carried out without trained clinical help, a WHO report says.

AUDIO: ‘Alternate day’ aspirin recommended

BBC News - Health — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:48:03 +0000

New research suggests that taking an aspirin every day, which is commonly thought to reduce the risk of heart attacks, could be doing more harm than good. Professor Kausik Ray explains.

Teachers warned over Twitter use

BBC News - Technology — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:33:57 +0000

Scottish teachers are being warned that their use of social networking sites could put their careers at risk.

Carphone to shut Best Buy shops

BBC News - Technology — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:46:46 +0000

Carphone Warehouse says that it is to close all of its 11 Best Buy stores across the UK, putting 1,100 jobs at risk.

Is the euro about to capsize?

BBC News - Europe — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:38:46 +0000

Is the euro at risk of capsizing?

Bad eyes ‘linked to time indoors’

BBC News - Health — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:05:57 +0000

The time children spend outdoors could be one factor which reduces their risk of being short-sighted, research suggests.

AUDIO: Facebook users risk identity fraud

BBC News - Technology — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:10:33 +0000

A study by CPP Group found that facebook users give away clues to their identity through their online passwords.

California sets sunbed age limit

BBC News - Health — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:00:20 +0000

California becomes the first US state to ban the use of sunbeds for anyone under the age of 18, amid warnings of their risk to health.

Cannabis ‘raises psychosis risk’

BBC News - Health — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:23:07 +0000

Using cannabis as a teenager or young adult increases the risk of psychosis, an international study concludes.