Alcohol 'protects men's hearts'

Many ignorant on 'waist fat' risk
Almost nine in 10 people are not aware of the dangers of carrying extra fat around their waist, a survey has found.

Children's alcohol risks warning
Parents in England are warned not to under-estimate the "dangerous consequences" of children drinking alcohol.

Alzheimer's may 'ward off cancer'
Alzheimer's disease is associated with a reduced risk of cancer and vice versa, a US study suggests.

Cervical cancer link to early sex
Having sex at an early age has been found to double the risk of developing cervical cancer.

Food hormone link to Alzheimer's
High levels of a hormone that controls appetite are linked to a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, research suggests.