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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
HIV hides in bone marrow
Researchers in the US have discovered that HIV hides in progenitor cells in bone marrow.
The worst cities for asthma sufferers
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of American has ranked the worst cities to live if you have asthma.
Cognitive abilities likely to decline with hospitalisation
A new study reports that older people are more likely to suffer cognitive decline after being hospitalised.
Four steps to stabilise your mood
Tips from Julie Fast who is an expert on bipolar disorder on how to combat depression.
Equal rights for women and girls makes for better health
Fight against discrimination and inequalities that compromise women and girls' health around the world.
WHO to release new malaria guidelines
The World Health Organisation releases new guidelines for the treatment of malaria.
Parental leave extended to four months
The EU has extended minimum leave for parents to four months.
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.
Pregnancy mistaken for IBS
Hairdresser diagnosed with IBS gives birth three hours after finding out she was actually pregnant.
