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Articles by Chris Marshall

Published 2007-08-23

A poll by the NSPCC has found that over half of children in the UK who use the internet have had an "unwanted experience". The worrying study found that 50.4% had experienced problems such as bullying, being threatened or sexually harassed while online.

» Consumers Paying Too Much For Broadband Technical Support

Published 2007-08-23

British consumers are spending a combined total of 31 billion pounds a year just to sort out problems with their broadband services...and that doesn't mean the problems are always sorted too! According to a survey carried out by the price comparison website uSwitch we are paying more and getting less when it comes to seeking support from our broadband providers.

» Wifi Fears Are "Unfounded"

Published 2007-08-23

Scientists have said that fears raised by the BBC programme Panorama about the safety of wifi are unfounded. Panorama reported on Monday (May 21) night that radiation levels from wi-fi in one school were up to three times the level of mobile phone mast radiation.

» Broadband Providers Wary Of Online Video Services

Published 2007-08-23

Broadband providers have warned the growing popularity of online video services, such as YouTube, Channel 4's OD service, and the newly introduced BBC iPlayer, may lead to an increase in prices for broadband in the forthcoming years.

» More Broadband Customers Are Ready to Switch Provider

Published 2007-08-23

More and more companies are now offering broadband internet services but consumers are being increasingly let down by poor customer service and are actively looking to switch broadband providers, that is according to a survey by research firm Point Topic.

» Broadband Services Getting Faster and Faster

Published 2007-08-23

Broadband connections are getting faster in the UK but many are still failing to reach the speeds that many service providers advertise. That is the view from the thinkbroadband website which recently carried out a survey of the speeds that broadband users receive.

» Mobile Phone Safety

Published 2007-08-23

It is a sad fact that mobile phone theft is a common occurance in our modern society. Phones are often stolen to be sold on and with ever changing models and special features, the lastest phones are in increasing demand and more likely to be the target of a theft.

» Doctors to Prescribe Anger Management for Children

Published 2007-08-23

Doctors in England could soon be able to prescribe anger management classes for children with behavioural problems under a new 8.9 million pound government scheme.

» Exercise After Meals To Stop Hunger

Published 2007-08-23

UK scientists have said that exercising after meals helps weight loss as it boosts the hormones which suppress our appetite. Experiments carried out suggest that active people feel less hungry after exercise, even when their meals were bigger as sporty people gained fewer calories overall because they burned off more.

» Health Experts Question Weight Loss Pill

Published 2007-08-23

Health experts have questioned the health benefits of a new weight loss pill called rimonabant. Launched last summer amid claims that it could cut levels of potentially harmful cholesterol, fats and sugars in the blood to a greater extent than would be expected by weight loss alone, health experts have now said that the manufacturer's claims have not been proved.

» What Are The Symptons of Bipolar Disorder?

Published 2007-08-23

Mood swings are an every day occurance for many of us but when these mood swings become more extreme then it is possible that it could be down to more than just your mood. One possible answer to severe and intense mood swings could be bipolar disorder, a form of manic depression, where the sufferer can display behaviours ranging from deep depression to extreme elation or 'highs' on a frequent basis.

» Warning About Buying Slimming Pills Online

Published 2007-08-23

The United Nations drug control board has said that the illicit availability of appetite suppressant pills online is fuelling a slimming obsession that is putting lives at risk. It says that a growing number of women who are desperate to lose weight are buying slimming pills online without knowing enough information about them.

» The Key Facts Behind Bipolar Disorder

Published 2007-08-23

Normal moods are the body's reaction to outside or inside stimuli, allowing everyone to handle, cope, or otherwise experience healthy emotions. Bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive disorder, is one of the many mood disorders-abnormal psychological conditions characterized by extreme, repetitive swings in mood over prolonged periods in life.

» Impact of Denied Alzheimer's Drugs Praised

Published 2007-08-23

Alzheimer's drugs which are currently being denied to some NHS patients may have a dramatic impact on the pathology of the brain according to researchers in the UK.

» 1.7m Will Have Dementia by 2051

Published 2007-08-23

Experts have predicted that 1.7m people will have dementia by 2051. There are currently 700,000 people in the UK with dementia, that is one in every 88 people. By 2021, the figure is expected to rise to 940,110, before reaching 1,735,087 in 2051.

» Aspirin "Reduces Risk of Pre-Eclampsia in Pregnancy"

Published 2007-08-24

A major study has suggested that taking aspirin during pregnancy could reduce the risk of the potentially dangerous condition pre-eclampsia.

» Genetic Heart Disease Link Identified

Published 2007-08-24

Scientists have identified a genetic flaw which increases the risk of heart disease and heart attacks. Researchers from the US and Canada found that that up to one in four white people carries the section of DNA which increases the risk of heart disease by around 40%.

» Depression In Pregnancy Being Missed

Published 2007-08-24

A health watchdog has said that GPs and midwives need to do more to spot the signs of depression in pregnant women and new mothers.

» Eat Fish During Pregancy, Experts Advise

Published 2007-08-24

A UK study has suggested that eating fish and other seafood During Pregnancy has long-lasting benefits for the child. The Lancet paper said that children whose mothers had eaten lots of fish During Pregnancy had better communication and social skills at seven years old.

» Fish Oil Advised for Heart Patients

Published 2007-08-24

Doctors have been advised to prescribe oily fish or omega-3 fatty acid supplements to patients who have had heart attacks.

» New Method to Identify Heart Disease Risk in Women

Published 2007-08-24

Researchers in America say they have developed a more accurate method of predicting if a woman is at risk of heart disease. Current methods to predict heart disease are now over 40 years old and these often failed to identify women who are at risk.

» Plans to Prevent Heart Disease

Published 2007-08-24

New plans have been unveiled to try and prevent heart disease which in turn could save over 7,000 lives over the next five years. Health professionals in Scotland also hope to prevent 27,000 heart attacks and other "cardiac events" by adopting a new approach.

» Botox Treatment Offered by Catalogue

Published 2007-08-24

Plastic surgeons have raised concerns following a catalogue's decision to offer botox treatments to its customers. Grattan, a UK clothing catalogue, has offered customers a range of non-surgical procedures, such as Botox, from Transform Cosmetic Surgery.

» Antidepressant Prescriptions Hit Record High

Published 2007-08-24

The number of prescriptions for antidepressants have hit a record high in England. The news comes despite national guidance advocating alternative treatments.

» Hot Baths Reduce Men's Fertility

Published 2007-08-24

US researchers have said that men who take hot baths may reduce their fertility. The conclusion came after a study which found that sperm counts in five of 11 men with fertility problems soared by 491% after they stopped having baths or using the hot tub for a few months.

» EU Caps Mobile Phone Roaming Charges

Published 2007-08-24

The EU has decided to cap roaming charges which are charged by mobile phone operators when their customers travel abroad. The new cap will see roaming charges in Europe fall by 75%, although it may not be until later this year that new lower charges come into place.

» Menstrual Cycle Linked to Injury Risk

Published 2007-09-05

New research has suggested that women are more likely to injure themselves at specific times in their menstrual cycle.

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