Behind the Headlines

Lack of sleep not the killer it's made out to be

Tuesday Feb 26 2013

“Lack of sleep for just a few nights can kill”, reports the Daily Express. However, tired and anxious Express readers can safely ignore this headline…

Time spent sitting raises risk of chronic disease

Thursday Feb 21 2013

"Stand up if you want to stay healthy, warn researchers," the Daily Mail reports, as a large study has found an association between time spent sitting down and chronic disease. The study surveyed middle-aged Australian men at one point in time…

Everyday chemicals 'pose threat to health'

Wednesday Feb 20 2013

'Poisoned by everyday life' is the front-page headline in the Daily Mail today, covering a new report that warns that chemicals used in everyday products are 'linked to a huge range of diseases.' It goes on to explain that...

Unsafe sex linked to rise in HIV rates in gay men

Monday Feb 18 2013

"The number of gay and bisexual men contracting HIV rose…because of an increase in numbers having unprotected sex," The Guardian reports. The story is based on a study of men who have sex with men...

Could how high people live affect their weight?

Thursday Feb 14 2013

Could how high people live affect their weight? Do slimmers need to head for the hills? Reuters has reported on a new study that suggests that people who dwell at high altitude are less likely to be obese...

Obesity may cause low vitamin D levels

Thursday Feb 7 2013

"Study finds obesity can lead to lack of vitamin D," BBC News has reported. This fascinating, insightful and accurate BBC story highlights a new danger to add to the long list of problems caused by obesity...

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Being generous linked with lower death risk

Thursday Feb 7 2013

"Being generous can give you more than a warm glow... it protects health and helps you live longer," the Mail Online reports. The news is based on...

Sperm count link to exercise still uncertain

Tuesday Feb 5 2013

Lazy men who spend hours watching TV could be halving their sperm count, according to a number of newspapers. While the reports are based on proper medical...

Short bursts of exercise at home good for the heart

Friday Feb 1 2013

'Climbing the stairs or raking the leaves is as good for your heart as a workout in the gym' the Daily Mirror explains, as a new study finds that people who perform short bursts of exercise on a regular basis experience significant health benefits….

Health benefits of holidays 'exaggerated'

Wednesday Jan 30 2013

'Going on holiday really is good for your health... and the benefits last for months,' declares Mail Online. Despite being listed in the "health" section of the website, the news is based on a report carried out by Nuffield Health...