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NHS

21st January 2010

Privacy and dignity to be improved in hospitals

The DH has teamed up with the Design council to improve privacy and dignity for patients in NHS hospitals.

9th March 2010

Patient care in cupboards

A survey reveals many nurses say patients are treated in areas 'not designed for care'.

8th March 2010

NHS self-assessments not accurate

Hospitals are failing to accurately assess their performance, says Panorama investigation.

8th March 2010

Charities say carer respite funding spent elsewhere

Two charities have said the government has only spent 23% of allocated cash on carers.

5th March 2010

Your choice of GP practice

This consultation is seeking views from the public, healthcare professionals and other staff working in the NHS.

More:

Illegal cord blood collections warning
NHS maternity wards criticised
New legal rights for patients on waiting lists
NHS in confidential information blunder
NHS Appraisals Toolkit back online

UK

9th March 2010

Egg is the new superfood

Study review by nutrition scientists finds eggs have high levels of vitamins and antioxidants.

8th March 2010

Lucozade to lose orange colour after hyperactivity warning

Research has discovered Lucozade's distinctive colouring could be linked to children's hyperactivity.

8th March 2010

Call for 5% tax increase on tobacco

A UK charity suggests raising tobacco tax would reduce the number of people who smoke.

2nd March 2010

One in three 'uncomfortable' around dementia

A new awareness campaign has been launched after survey shows many people avoid those with dementia.

1st March 2010

New cancer treatment gene test

Scientists discover how to use genes to predict effectiveness of breast cancer drug.

More:

UK donates money to SA for condoms
Too much fruit can be 'unhealthy'
Pooled kidney transplant is successful
Embezzler blames Parkinson's
Frozen veg is better than fresh

WORLD

9th March 2010

DNA test to select the right diet

US researchers say a DNA test could predict which weight-loss diet works best for you.

9th March 2010

Common painkillers affect hearing

Over-the-counter medications like paracetamol and ibuprofen are linked to increased hearing loss.

9th March 2010

Women wine drinkers stay slimmer

A study shows moderate drinkers gain less weight than teetotallers.

9th March 2010

Coffee cuts diabetes risk

More than one cup of coffee at lunchtime could cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by a third.

9th March 2010

Birth defects rise in Fallujah

The BBC has been told of the rise in birth defects in Fallujah and US weaponry is being blamed.

More:

Obama still hopeful over reforms
Egypt to curb organ trafficking
Zen meditation may block pain
Low fat diets help heart
Waste tea leaves used as biofuel

Latest News

Osteoarthritis pain relief from electromagnetic pulses

Scientists claim device that emits electromagnetic pulses could provide pain relief to people with osteoarthritis of the knee.

Arthritis Research Campaign

Health stories from around the world

A new study has found how potato juice can help indigestion, light therapy is used for skin conditions and magnets could help fight cancer.

The Daily Mail

HIV hides in bone marrow

Researchers in the US have discovered that HIV hides in progenitor cells in bone marrow.

Medical News Today

The Scientist

The worst cities for asthma sufferers

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of American has ranked the worst cities to live if you have asthma.

Medicinenet.com

Cognitive abilities likely to decline with hospitalisation

A new study reports that older people are more likely to suffer cognitive decline after being hospitalised.

New York Times

Four steps to stabilise your mood

Tips from Julie Fast who is an expert on bipolar disorder on how to combat depression.

The Independent

Equal rights for women and girls makes for better health

Fight against discrimination and inequalities that compromise women and girls' health around the world.

World Health Organisation

WHO to release new malaria guidelines

The World Health Organisation releases new guidelines for the treatment of malaria.

World Health Organisation

Parental leave extended to four months

The EU has extended minimum leave for parents to four months.

BBC News

System C is top employer

The healthcare IT software services company is named as one of the top 100 employers to work for in the UK.

e-Health Insider

Pregnancy mistaken for IBS

Hairdresser diagnosed with IBS gives birth three hours after finding out she was actually pregnant.

The Daily Mail

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