Behind the Headlines 2016 Quiz of the Year

In 2016, Behind the Headlines covered more than 300 health stories that made it into the mainstream media. If you've been paying attention you should find this quiz easy and fun. Answers are at the foot of the page (no peeking!).   In January 2016's health news... In a controversial study, monkeys were genetically engineered to develop what condition? Sex addiction Bipolar disorder Autism In a similarly controversial study, what psychological condition was dismissed as a "myth"? Seasonal affective disorder Agoraphobia Social anxiety disorder In February 2016's health news... Brain scans were used to see if what activity was addictive? Shopping online Checking your emails Using Facebook Exercise in middle age was claimed to stop what from shrinking? Your brain Your penis (assuming you have one) Your height In March 2016's health news... What could possibly "break your heart" (or at least damage your heart muscles)? Moments of joy A sudden shock The loss of a much loved pet Why should you always be polite to your doctor? Well-liked patients are often pushed to the front of the waiting list You are more likely to get an appointment when you want Rude patients are "more likely to be misdiagnosed"   In April 2016's health news... What was said to put off bedbugs from making a nest in your mattress? Making sure your bed sheets were either yellow or green Burning a scented cand...
Source: NHS News Feed - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Special reports QA articles Source Type: news