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Vaccine-autism hypotheses tested

While child vaccination rates remain high, some parental concerns persist that vaccines might cause autism. Researchers reviewed epidemiological...
Community Practitioner, 04/01/09 by June Thompson · More from publication
Weight loss reduces frequency of urinary incontinence

Losing weight significantly reduces urinary incontinence for women, according to researchers. US researchers assigned 338 overweight and obese...
Community Practitioner, 04/01/09 by June Thompson · More from publication
Omega-6 helps reduce CHD risk

People should get at least 5% to 10% of their energy (calories) from omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)--as found in vegetable oils, nuts...
Community Practitioner, 04/01/09 by June Thompson · More from publication
Mobile phone risks for children when crossing streets

In a US study, 77 children aged from 10 to 11 years were asked to cross a 'virtual street' six times while undistracted and six times while...
Community Practitioner, 04/01/09 by June Thompson · More from publication
Healthy behaviours associated with the halving of stroke risk

Four behaviours combined--exercise, not smoking, healthy eating and moderate drinking--are associated with a significant drop in stroke risk among...
Community Practitioner, 04/01/09 by June Thompson · More from publication
Hormone levels in mid-pregnancy linked to postpartum depression

Women with higher levels of a hormone produced by the placenta midway through pregnancy appear to be at increased risk for postpartum depression...
Community Practitioner, 04/01/09 by June Thompson · More from publication

Implementation key for breastfeeding guidance

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two randomised controlled trials (1,2) have challenged recommendations to promote and support...
Community Practitioner, 04/01/09 by June Thompson · More from publication
Solids not linked with hospitalisation

The age at which a baby starts solids does not increase the risk of hospitalisation for infection, according to the Millennium Cohort Study (MCS)....
Community Practitioner, 04/01/09 by June Thompson · More from publication
School-based physical activity: benefits even without weight loss

Dobbins M, De Corby K, Robeson P, Husson H, Tirilis D. School-based physical activity programs for promoting physical activity and fitness in...
Community Practitioner, 03/01/09 by June Thompson · More from publication
Midlife coffee drinking could decrease risk of late-life dementia

Eskelinen M, Ngandu T, Tuomilehto, J, Soininen H, Kivipelto M. Midlife coffee and tea drinking and the risk of late-life dementia: a...
Community Practitioner, 03/01/09 by June Thompson · More from publication