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Front Page Headlines Latest News At A Glance NHS UK World Services Management Health Issues Innovation Companies Media Best Articles Features Diaries Viewpoint Jobs Events Organisations Press Releases Reader Comments Log In: Username: Password:   Remember me » Forgotten Password? » Register Here for FREE	News Index 6th January   Drug reverses transplant rejection A study has found a drug used for cancer treatment has been found to reverse transplant rejection. New dengue treatment hope Humans could be protected from dengue fever by infecting the mosquitoes carrying it with a parasite. Drop a dress size with £1 a day pill A £1-a-day pill that can help a woman rapidly drop a dress size could be sold over the counter. The Daily Mail The Telegraph Females less active Females are less physically active than males, studies suggest. Can playing golf damage hearing? Golfers are warned by doctors that they could be risking their hearing for their sport. Calls every two seconds for NHS 24 Scottish health helpline NHS 24 received one telephone call every two seconds over Christmas. Should practices open Sundays? The GP Patient Experience Survey is asking patients if they would like practices to open on Sundays. Healthcare Republic Draft guidance on absence management from NICE NICE has produced first draft of public health guidance on long-term sickness absence management. Health Service Journal New patient survey 'misleading' The BMA has hit out at the government’s new GP patient survey. Pulse Bowel cancer screening will save thousands The national bowel cancer screening programme will save 2,500 lives every year by 2025. Pulse Healthspace NHS website of the year Healthspace has be named NHS Website of the Year. Pulse SARS virus hope Study sheds light on virus that causes SARS in a step that could help fight the disease one day. Reuters News Mobiles can be used in hospitals Ministers have announced that hospitals should allow the use of mobile phones by patients. Vomiting and flu bug cases easing Cases of flu appear to be falling across England and Wales but they might rise again say experts. The Independent Bulimia link to brain differences A new study shows bulimia may be linked to brain activity patterns. Web MD Hospital blunder deaths up 60% Official figures show number of hospital patients killed by mistakes has risen by 60% in two years. New kidney storage method tested Cold perfusion shows a better rate of successful transplant than cold storage. Jaw condition linked to dental drug A study has linked a necrotic jaw condition to a drug used for osteoporosis in the jaw. Third hand smoke warning Many people are unaware that even smoking away from babies or pregnant women is a risk. BBC News   View index by popularity 5th January   'End-of-life' drugs threshold change NICE has said it is to change its approval process for drugs for terminally ill patients. Man's epic jog to raise hospital funds A man who received 29 brain ops is to jog the length of the country to raise money for a hospital. NHS hip op delays for older patients A survey has found many older patients in the UK who need hip ops are not seen within 48 hours. Soap characters 'unhealthy' Bupa has said TV soap characters show 'unhealthy lifestyles' and are unrealistic. Hard work link to long life Researchers find hard work and self-discipline are linked to a long life. The Daily Mail Stressed? Have a tantrum Experts say if you are stressed you should throw a tantrum. The Daily Mail Asda offers blood tests Shoppers at an Asda in the West Midlands are able to get a blood test as they shop. Detox claims a 'myth' Scientists warn claims about detoxing are 'meaningless'. Youth mental health warning The Prince's Trust warns young unemployed adults need more help to deal with mental health issues. Avoid flu, don't diet A study warns to keep off dieting at this time of year to avoid the flu. BBC News Pfizer merger with large rival? Pfizer is willing to acquire a large rival drugs company to improve its financial health. The Financial Times Four Seasons merger rejected A merger proposal by Priory Group to join with Four Seasons has been rejected. The Financial Times £17m cancer immunisation fund for PCTs Primary care trusts are being handed up to £17m to carry out an anti-cancer immunisation programme. Health Service Journal   2nd January   Scotland scraps NHS car park charges Most NHS hospitals in Scotland will no longer charge fees for using car parks. Inquiry under way after A&E death The death of a man who waited over two hours to be seen at A&E is under investigation. BBC News Deadly 'superflu' hits Britain Scientists have said a drug-resistant form of flu, the H1N1 virus, is circulating in Britain. Smart drugs for students? Professor John Harris has said students should be given smart drugs to help them in exams. The Telegraph Government campaign targets obesity The government has launched a new drive to target obesity rates in England.
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