Organisation: Cochrane Library

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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HRT can cut heart disease risks if taken early enough

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) pills have mixed risks and benefits in relation to heart disease and stroke depending on when women start taking them.

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Study finds ‘vaping’ can help smokers cut down

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Mediterranean diet 'helps you live longer'

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Asthma drugs may stunt children’s growth

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Three hospitals ban visitors as outbreak of flu spreads

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Midwife-led births 'beneficial' study finds

Music ‘may help’ cancer patients

LISTENING to music may help cancer patients by reducing anxiety, alleviating pain and improving quality of life, a study has found.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2011

Being ‘breast aware’ does not reduce deaths

BEING “breast aware” does little to reduce breast cancer deaths, international scientists have warned.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2008

Don’t expect too much from cough syrups, research shows

THERE is no strong evidence that cough medicines do any good, according to research.

Thu, 24 Jan, 2008

Experts rule out MMR connections with autism

Experts conclusively rejected any suggestion that the triple measles, mumps and rubella jab was linked to disorders including autism.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2005

MMR jab link with autism ruled out

EXPERTS who analysed 31 studies conclusively rejected any suggestion that the triple measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab was linked to disorders including autism.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2005