09/12/2013
Cough campaign 'boosts lung cancer diagnosis'
The BBC reports that a campaign urging people with a persistent cough to see their doctor has led to a "dramatic rise" in lung cancer diagnoses, figur...
09/12/2013
Middle-aged 'have worst drink and drug problems'
The BBC reports, people in their 40s have the highest rates of hospital admissions for drug and alcohol abuse, a review says The analysis by Dr Foste...
25/11/2013
Child cancer: 'Field of gold' scan cuts radiation risk
A new method for scanning children's livers for tumours could prevent them being exposed to unnecessary radiation, according to doctors in London,the ...
18/11/2013
Family doctors ill-equipped for loneliness epidemic
New research has found significant numbers of lonely people attending GP surgeries, with doctors saying they are ill-equipped to help them. A ...
18/11/2013
GPs 'under pressure from dental patients'
The BBC reports patients are going to their GP with concerns over their oral health when they should be going to their dentist, a poll suggests It fo...
04/11/2013
Regular cocaine and cannabis use may trigger addictive behaviours
New cocaine and cannabis research reveals that regular cannabis users have increased levels of impulsive behaviour. It had previously been argued that...
21/10/2013
First UK trial of heart failure operation
The BBC reported that a pioneering operation to improve the function of failing hearts while they’re still beating has taken place in the UK for...
21/10/2013
Air pollution causes cancer – WHO
The BBC reported that pollutants in the air we breathe have been classed as a leading environmental cause of cancer by the World Health Organisation. ...
14/10/2013
Pregnant women warned of 80% increased risk of miscarriage from food heated in plastic
The Daily Telegraph reported that pregnant women have been warned to avoid tinned foods, microwave foods and plastic water bottles left out in the sun...
14/10/2013
Thalidomide: Were more babies affected?
The BBC reports that new scientific research suggests that the drug Thaidomide may have caused a wider range of deformities than previously thought. P...
14/10/2013
Cancer costing European Union countries 'billions'
The BBC reports that the cost of cancer to the European Union is £107bn each year, according to the first EU-wide analysis of the economic impac...
14/10/2013
Vitamin D pills’ effect on healthy bones queried
The BBC reports that healthy adults do not need to take vitamin D supplements, according to a study in The Lancet which found they had no beneficial e...
14/10/2013
Flu at-risk groups urged to get vaccinated
The BBC reports that people at most risk from flu this winter should make sure they get vaccinated against the virus, says Public Health England. For...
07/10/2013
Bone cancer survival rates remain unchanged, says charity
A bone cancer charity is calling for earlier diagnosis by GPs after a new report revealed primary bone cancer survival rates have not improved in 25 y...
07/10/2013
The BBC reports that exercise can be as good a medicine as pills for conditions such as heart disease, a study has found. The British Medical Journal...
07/10/2013
Crime victims with mental illness ignored, research suggests
New research suggests that people with mental illnesses are three times more likely to be victims of crime than the general population, the BBC report...
17/09/2013
Child cataract blood test developed
A blood test that may improve treatment for children born with congenital cataracts has been developed by researchers in Manchester, the BBC reports.&...
17/09/2013
Health kick 'reverses cell ageing'
Going on a health kick reverses ageing at the cellular level, researchers have told the BBC. The University of California team says it has found the ...
02/09/2013
UK is Europe's 'addictions capital'
The UK has become the drug and alcohol "addictions capital of Europe", a think tank has warned, the BBC reports. The Centre for Social Justice - set ...
02/09/2013
Shingles jab campaign for people in their 70s
People in their 70s across the UK will be offered a vaccine against shingles from this week, the BBC reports. The government-led programme will...
25/08/2013
The number of deaths from two hospital infections, MRSA and Clostridium difficile, have continued their long-term downward trend, according to figures...
05/08/2013
Ultrasound 'may stop kidney injury' from surgery
Ultrasound treatments could be used to prevent a common kidney complication than can arise after major surgery, the BBC reports. The work, published ...
05/08/2013
Research confirms cancers-family link
Having cancer in the family can increase your chances of developing not only the same cancer but other types too, research suggests, the BBC reports. ...
05/08/2013
Do Antioxidants Improve a Woman’s Chances of Conceiving?
There is no high quality evidence that antioxidant supplements help to increase a woman’s chances of having a baby, according to the results of ...
22/07/2013
Steps Towards 'Curing Blindness'
The prospect of reversing blindness has made a significant leap forward, according to scientists in the UK, reports the BBC. An animal study in the j...
22/07/2013
Doctors urged to cut medicine prescription waste
Doctors have been urged to change how they prescribe medicines to stop £300m of drugs being thrown away each year, the BBC reports. Pharmacists...
11/07/2013
Rate Of Ageing 'May Be Determined In The Womb & Linked To Birthweight'
Scientists have found that key metabolites in blood – chemical ‘fingerprints’ left behind as a result of early molecular changes bef...
11/07/2013
Later Cord Clamping After Birth Increases Iron Levels in Babies
Delaying clamping of the umbilical cord after birth benefits newborn babies, according to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. The a...
08/07/2013
Coronavirus: New virus 'not yet global threat'
The BBC reports that the deadly coronavirus that emerged last year does not currently appear to be infectious enough to pose a global threat, research...
08/07/2013
Robots to help people with dementia in Western Isles
NHS Western Isles is putting robots into the homes of people with dementia as part of a pilot scheme to help them to continue to live independently, t...
08/07/2013
Tiny stem-cell livers grown in laboratory
Tiny functioning human livers have been grown from stem cells in the laboratory by scientists in Japan, the BBC reports. They said they were "gobsmac...
02/07/2013
Brain Tumour Treatment 'Lagging Behind'
Treatment for brain tumours is "seriously lagging behind" that for other cancers, campaigners have told the BBC. Brain Tumour Research says the condi...
02/07/2013
Heart Risk Warning Over Painkiller
People with heart problems have been advised to stop using one of the most commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs in the UK, the BBC report...
23/06/2013
Diabetes: Excess deaths well down, study indicates
The extra risk of dying for people with diabetes has fallen sharply since the mid 1990s, research suggests, the BBC reports The new study found in 20...
12/06/2013
Public Health England to launch largest cancer database
The BBC reports that the world's largest database of cancer patients is being set up in England in an attempt to revolutionise care, Public Heal...
03/06/2013
Pregnancy and Asthma Linked to Reduced Immunity to Infection, Study Finds
Women with asthma often experience more severe symptoms during pregnancy, which can lead to health problems for both mother and child. New research in...
03/06/2013
Rash Decision? New UK Coins Will Increase Nickel Skin Allergy Risk Four Fold
In a bid to save £10 million a year the British Treasury is replacing copper–nickel five and ten pence coins with new nickel-plated steel ...
13/05/2013
Nurse Leaders Call Time On Unsafe Staffing Levels
Nursing leaders have issued an unprecedented warning that patient care is unsafe on wards where each registered nurse is looking after more than eig...
08/05/2013
NHS 111 'showing signs of improvement'
There are signs the NHS non-emergency helpline is getting better, reports the BBC, after the bank holiday weekend passed by without major problems, ...
08/05/2013
Eating Fish and Cutting Red Meat Can Lower Cancer Risk by 40%
It is commonly believed that lowering your intake of red meats while eating more fish will improve health and lower the risk of cancer. A new meta-ana...
22/04/2013
Fibre Diets Offers Protection for Asthma Patients, Study Shows
Diets which are high in fat and low in fibre are associated with airway inflammation and poor lung function in poeple living with Asthma, reveals ne...
22/04/2013
Exercise May Offset Brain Damage Caused by Heavy Drinking
Aerobic exercise can slow cognitive decline and the negative neural changes caused by heavy drinking, claims new research in Alcoholism: Clinical &a...
22/03/2013
'570 children a day' start smoking
About 207,000 11 to 15-year-olds take up smoking every year in the UK, a charity has warned, the BBC reports. Cancer Research UK told the BBC that ...
11/03/2013
The number of patients undergoing common surgical procedures varies widely across England because of funding restrictions, figures show, the BBC rep...
11/03/2013
Antibiotics resistance 'as big a risk as terrorism'
The danger posed by growing resistance to antibiotics should be ranked along with terrorism on a list of threats to the nation, the government's chi...
18/02/2013
Cooking classes 'a boost to healthy diet'
Short cooking classes can have a long-term impact on healthy eating, a study reported by the BBC suggests. Questioning of parents who took part in ...
11/02/2013
Mental Health Medication Concerns
Many people with severe mental health problems miss out on the care they should receive for physical illnesses, reports the BBC A British Journal of ...
01/02/2013
Testosterone trial to target diabetes
Testosterone treatment will be trialled alongside weight loss programs as a means of preventing type 2 diabetes in overweight men. Researchers at t...
01/02/2013
Alcohol calories 'too often ignored'
People watching their weight should pay closer attention to how much alcohol they drink since it is second only to fat in terms of calorie content, ...
29/01/2013
North East measles outbreak 'serious'
More than 100 people have, or are suspected to have, measles, in one of the worst outbreaks in the North East in recent years, the BBC repor...
29/01/2013
Leading medical bodies are calling for a 20p-per-litre levy on soft drinks to be included in this year's Budget, the BBC reports. More than 60 orga...
28/01/2013
'Man boob' ops drop while facelifts soar, BAAPS figures show
The number of operations to deal with 'man boobs' has fallen by a fifth in the past year in the UK, data on cosmetic surgery suggests, the BBC repor...
23/01/2013
NICE support for local government on walking and cycling and behaviour change
NICE today (Wednesday 23 January) publishes new support for local authorities in its Local Government Public Health Briefings on walking and cycling...
22/01/2013
Meningitis B vaccine gets European licence
A vaccine to protect children against one of the most common and deadly forms of meningitis has been licensed for use in Europe, the BBC reports. T...
22/01/2013
Research predicts a 50% surge in vegetarianism in UK
Thefoodpeople research predicts a 50% surge in vegetarianism in UK and the widespread adoption of ‘flexitarianism’ due to the perf...
11/01/2013
All in the Family: A Genetic Link Between Epilepsy and Migraine
New research reveals a shared genetic susceptibility to epilepsy and migraine. Findings published in Epilepsia, a journal of the International Leagu...
11/01/2013
Lung infection identified using 'breath-print'
According to the BBC identifying the "smell" of different types of lung bacteria could lead to a simple breath test to diagnose infections, a study ...
07/01/2013
Singing with Parents Linked with Improved Neural Skills in Children
They may not always appreciate your taste in music, but singing at, or better still with, young children has been found to improve their auditory sk...
07/01/2013
Can Dark Chocolate Help Combat Cardiovascular Disease?
According to the findings of research published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, cocoa-rich dark chocolate might help protect against hea...
07/01/2013
Can Talking to Your Pre-Born Child Improve Their Language Skills?
According to the outcome of research published in the journal Acta Paediatrica, pre-born babies have the ability to identify phonetic sounds f...
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