Child heart op ban 'should stay'
Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:17:11 +0000
Public health fear in NHS revamp
The overhaul of the NHS may harm the public health drive, a health think tank is warning.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:07:21 +0000
Say fat not obese, says minister
GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, England's public health minister says.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:48:19 +0000
Hip hope from stem cell technique
Doctors may soon be able to patch up damaged bones and joints anywhere in the body with a simple shot in the arm.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:07:16 +0000
Alcohol can 'lessen' arthritis
Drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, a study has found
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:12:30 +0000
Warning for obese mothers-to-be
Obesity levels among pregnant women have reached epidemic levels, putting the health of their babies at risk, experts say.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:40:58 +0000
'Emergency fund' for cancer drugs
The government announces a £50m fund aimed at giving patients access to cancer drugs sooner.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:08:45 +0000
Rugby head injury reporting worry
Rugby ruling bodies are concerned after a BBC investigation finds some players are failing to report head injuries suffered in matches.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:37:42 +0000
Face transplant man appears on TV
A Spanish man who underwent the world's first full face transplant reveals his new look before TV cameras.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:37:54 +0000
NHS body in neglected cancer call
Specialist teams are needed to look after patients with a neglected type of cancer, says the health body NICE.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:34:40 +0000
Friends offer 'a survival boost'
Having good friends and neighbours appears to boost survival chances by 50%, say researchers.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:48:42 +0000
Churchill's teeth fetch £15,200
A partial set of false teeth made for Sir Winston Churchill are sold at auction in Norfolk for £15,200.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:30:48 +0000
Can your doctor call you 'fat'?
Doctors need to be more direct when they are dealing with overweight patients, according to the government's health minister.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:38:56 +0000
Coping with loss of armed forces parent
A special holiday break is helping UK children cope with the loss of loved ones killed in conflict
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:26:50 +0000
Royal couple visit new hospital
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have visited Birmingham to take a look around the city's new "super-hospital".
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:41:47 +0000
Weight, exercise and pregnancy confusion
NICE have issued new guidelines on women's weight during and after pregnancy.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:46:37 +0000
Can music aid athletic performance?
Music has helped elite tri-athletes in Australia increase their endurance by 15%, researchers say.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:56:32 +0000
What to do if stung by a Weever fish
What should you do if you are stung by Britain's most poisonous fish?
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:49:14 +0000
Super-sized school uniforms sold
As more and more children start primary school overweight, retailers are having to expand the waistlines on school uniforms.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:41:11 +0000
Dame Joan Bakewell tackles the dilemma of who should pay for the care of our aging population.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:13 +0000
Referring patients to a specialist private clinic cheaper than NHS
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:46:06 +0000
But why do others question the decision?
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:50:59 +0000
Living with the effects of the Oxford heart surgery deaths.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:57:31 +0000
New mental health manual could mean we'll all end up diagnosed
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:05:30 +0000
How realistic is it for women to want this actor's shape?
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:29:30 +0000
Organs for the community are in short supply
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:08:30 +0000
Robert Winston on the torment of scientists not just artists
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:58:05 +0000

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