What the papers say: antidepressants linked with heart disease risk
The Telegraph reports that commonly used antidepressants can increase the risk of heart disease.The Telegraph also reports that mammograms for 40-somethings would save 1,000 lives a year, according to breast cancer specialists. A story also carried by the Daily Mail.GPs are consistently less likely to refer elderly patients, a study reported in the Telegraph has found. The Daily Mail also reports this story.And so-called yo-yo dieting can increase stress levels and make you more likely to comfort eat, according to the Telegraph. An issue also covered by the Daily Mail.Eating five a day has little effect at preventing cancer compared with obesity and alcohol consumption, the Telegraph reports. The Guardian also covers this story.And finger length is a marker for risk of prostate cancer, the Telegraph reports. The Daily Mail also reports on this story.Today is World Aids Day and the Guardian carries a plea for donations.The Independent follows this theme, looking at a range of stories from EU licensing deals affecting cheap HIV drug supply to a move towards prevention rather than cure to tackle AIDs in Africa.