Some GPs have warned about "missed opportunities" to educate young women about STDs, the BBC reports in response to the launch of a free pharmacy EMC service across Wales.
 


The BBC also reports that doctors suggest services are urgently needed to recognise and treat eating disorders in young children.


12,000 Children are required to donate their milk teeth to a new research project which aims to inspire debate about stem cells, the BBC reports.


The Guardian and The Daily Mail reports that home health-testing kits for conditions such as prostate cancer and stomach ulcers could in fact cause false alarm or false reassurance.

  

Five gene variants that raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease have been discovered due to new research. It is hoped that the discovery will increase the chances of earlier testing and better treatments for the condition, the Guardian reports.

Health drinks may not be as healthy as you think, with many brands containing large quantities of sugar, The Guardian reports.
 

The Telegraph reports that up to one in 10 healthy women could benefit from a new anti-cancer treatment, but there are concerns of serious side effects, a landmark study has suggested.
 


Breastfeeding can increase your baby's IQ,  according to the most comprehensive British study of breastfeeding to date, the Telegraph reports.



The Telegraph also reports that placebo pills are being given to patients by half of all German doctors, for ailments such as stomach upset and low mood, a study published by the German Medical Association has revealed.
 


Tiny strands of Teflon used to coat frying pans are now being used to help patients suffering from trigeminal neuralgia, the Daily Mail reports.


Talking therapies may not be the best way for patients to cope with mental health problems, the BBC reports.



The BBC has reported thatmanaging sleep and stress may be the answer for battling obesity, according to a report published in the International Journal of obesity.

Routine screening of prostate cancer may not save lives. One in four newly diagnosed cancers in UK men is prostate cancer, the BBC reports.



The BBC reports that radiation levels from airport full body scans pose no real threat to health, US experts say.