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Knee pain common in women 50 and up

Knee pain common in women 50 and up, CNN’s Elizabeth Cohen reports on the prevalence and treatment of knee pain in women.

Health risks of texting

Health experts are seeing increased number of people with injuries from their phones. CBC News’ Sarah Konsmo reports.

Nightcap good for older women

Nightcap good for older women, BBC News reports here: An alcoholic drink a day is linked with better health among women progressing into old age, research suggests.

Prevent heat-related illnesses

CNN’s Ninette Sosa give us tips on how to recognize and prevent heat-related illnesses during the heat wave.

Can getting enough sleep help you lose weight?

BBC News reports here: Managing sleep and stress levels can help in the battle against obesity, according to scientists in the US.

Does your daily diet include enough fruits and vegetables?

Most Americans are eating minimal amounts of fruits and vegetables, according to a new CDC report.

Warning over UK cosmetic surgery

Warning over UK cosmetic surgery, BBC News reports here: There are fundamental weaknesses in the way cosmetic surgery is carried out in the UK, which are putting patients at risk, an official review body says.

High heels ’shrink calf muscle fibres’

BBC News reports here: UK researchers say they have uncovered why women who often wear high heels can find it painful to wear flat shoes. The advice we would give is not to wear heels or flat shoes all the time but to wear a variety of heel heights”

Rheumatoid arthritis 'on rise in US women'

BBC News reports here: One of the most common forms of arthritis is on the rise in US women but falling among men, according to a study.

Women under 50 ‘face work stress risk’

BBC News reports here: Stress at work raises the risk of heart disease for women under 50, a study of more than 12,000 nurses suggests.

Breast cancer screening does more good than harm

Mammograms can spot dangerous tumours, BBC News reports here: Breast cancer screening does more good than harm even if some women have unnecessary surgery, a large study concludes.