Elderly broken hip care needs to improve

A survey shows one in five elderly patients with a broken hip do not receive surgery quick enough.

Brain training could delay dementia

US researchers say people who are more mentally active could actually delay Alzheimer's.

Warning about foreign stem cell clinics

Patients are being warned not to visit foreign clinics that offer unproven stem cell treatments.

MMR vaccine does have side effects

The UK government has been forced to concede that the MMR vaccine can have serious side effects.

Monitor chief job delayed

DH delaying recruitment of new chief executive.

Obesity genes can be overridden

Some people are more susceptible to gaining weight, but this doesn't mean they have to have an unhealthy lifestyle.

Smiling baby may not be happy

Researchers find looking at a baby's face may not help identify what is wrong.

Life begins at 54

According to research happiness begins at 54.

Wedding guest dies of salmonella poisoning

Wedding celebration ended in tragedy after one of the guests died and eight others became ill.

Skiers should think about their hearts

If you are planning a skiing trip this winter make sure you are physically fit.

Senior NHS doctors and leaders meet to discuss the challenges of “Liberating” the NHS

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Bedbugs boom

The number of properties in Britain invaded by bedbugs has shot up in the past year.

Study shows England alcohol divide

Men in the north west more likely to die prematurely than those in the south east.

Sunburnt Britain

Figures show 46% of Britons were sunburnt this summer and many would do it again in their quest for a tan.

Brisk walking sheds pounds

Experts say brisk walking could prevent breast and bowel cancer.

Hip replacement recall

Hundreds of hip replacement patients to be recalled for checks after medical device company discovered problems.

Volunteers wanted to provide urine samples

Researchers in Bristol seek volunteers to provide urine samples to help develop odour detector.

IVF treatment suspended at PCT

NHS Warrington flouts NICE guidance on IVF in an attempt to cut costs.

Two-year-old receives artificial lung

A two-year-old boy makes medical history.

Ex Cornwall chief exec wins compensation

Whistleblowing chief executive receives £1.2m in compensation for unfair dismissal.

Pneumonia has decreased by a fifth

Introduction of pneumonia vaccine sees hospital admissions cut.

Children in China to be vaccinated against measles

The WHO says nearly 100 million children are to be vaccinated to fight measles in China.

Alzheimer’s patients receive music therapy

The Alzheimer's Society says music therapy is having fantastic results.

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Tooth decay linked to poverty

A new study suggests 33% of three-year-olds living in poverty in Scotland show signs of tooth decay.

Oesophageal cancer doubles

Figures show oesophageal cancer in British men has doubled over 25 years.

NHS Direct to be scrapped

The new 111 number will replace NHS Direct.

Not enough being done to spot malnutrition

Poll found a third of the 1,000 nurses surveyed felt malnutrition would not be spotted by staff.

Chronic pain relief from cannabis

A small study shows smoking cannabis from a pipe can reduce pain in patients with damaged nerves.

Heart pill could save thousands

Medical trials suggest ivabradine has the potential to save thousands of lives.

Baby died after superbug hit hospital

Superbug outbreak at UCH was a factor in the death of one premature baby.

Sanofi offer rejected by Genzyme

Genzyme has rejected a takeover offer from Sanofi-Aventis.

Doctors' fight leaves baby brain damaged

Doctors in Italy had a disagreement over whether to perform a Caesarean section.

Drinking milk helps garlic breath

Scientists say sipping milk with a meal can counter act garlic's odour.

Social networking helps with mental health problems

The Big White Wall can improve mental wellbeing.

Support group for lung cancer launched

Chester Royal Hospital to launch a support group for people who live with lung cancer.