| Adults as young as 25 could be screened for dementia People as young as 25 could be screened and treated for dementia years before any symptoms develop after Alzheimer's disease was linked to the way the brain uses sugar to make energy. telegraph.co.uk |
Most A&E asthma trips 'avoidable' A charity says three quarters of admissions to Scottish hospitals because of asthma would be avoided if the condition was managed properly. bbc.co.uk |
Flu jab for pregnant women cuts virus in babies Vaccinating expectant mothers against flu almost halves the chance of their babies getting the virus in the first six months of life, according to research. telegraph.co.uk |
IVF children are taller, study finds A new study has found that children born through IVF are taller than those who are conceived naturally. abc.net.au |
Putting ice on injuries could slow healing Slapping a packet of frozen peas on a black eye or a sprained ankle may prevent it getting better, new research suggests. telegraph.co.uk |