Among all women, one hip fracture in eight is attributable to smoking, regardless of body weight, early menopause and physical activity, according to a new meta-analysis. ...
TO DRINK OR NOT TO DRINK: Is alcohol good for us or not?
For the few people in any doubt, the risks of smoking carry on into later life and quitting smoking will help you to live longer no matter when you give up. ...
Regular exercise provides a myriad of health benefits: it can prevent premature death and lower the risk of disorders associated with ageing. Yet, up to three-quarters of the older adult population do not currently exercise at the recommended levels...
A new study has revealed another powerful reason to ban smoking in public places an increased risk of stroke. ...
The risks of suffering a heart attack if you're taking the contraceptive pill have been well documented but researchers have found that the risk is far greater if you are an older woman who smokes ...
HEART RISKS: Is another urban myth toppled?
Pregnant women who smoke can transmit a carcinogen to their unborn babies. ...
Scientists have found the perfect preventative for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's smoke a lot, quaff a great deal of alcohol or drink bucketloads of coffee. ...
