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Articles in chronological order

Below is a list of all the current articles published on Behind the Medical Headlines, in the order they were published, most recent item first. If you are looking for something in particular, you can either search, or look through the articles in alphabetical order.

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OBESITY IN CHILDHOOD - MUCH MORE THAN A COSMETIC PROBLEM

Childhood obesity is on the increase. Is it simply a cosmetic problem or should we be more concerned about the effects of obesity on children’s physical and psychological health? Dr David Wilson and Dr John Reilly provide an overview of childhood obesity and the extent of the problem Read…

HAMLET, BREAST MILK AND VIRAL WARTS

Results of a study suggesting that a compound based on breast milk could be used to treat viral warts have attracted media interest. How effective is this intriguing treatment and could it be developed to treat more serious, related, conditions? Dr Claire Benton reviews the evidence. Read…

IMPROVING DRUG THERAPY FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

New drug treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have been hailed as ‘blockbuster’ drugs. How much of this hype is justified and how much potential do these drugs have for patients? Suresh and Lambert review the evidence. Read…

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