http://www.hc2d.co.uk/ Visit hc2d.co.uk for UK and World Health and Healthcare News. Also services, management, health issues, innovation, company news, media, best articles, feature stories, events listing and a comprehensive job service. en-gb Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:16:36 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/images/hc2d.gif http://www.hc2d.co.uk/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:16:36 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Weblog Editor 2.0 editor@hc2d.co.uk (The Editor) webmaster@hc2d.co.uk (The Webmaster) http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Epilepsy+warning+on+herbal+remedy/ Researchers say ginkgo biloba may be linked to seizures. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13924 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Fish+oil+helps+some+mental+illness/ A trial suggests fish oil supplements can cut the incidence of psychotic illness. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13952 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/New+technique+for+hip+problems/ Surgeons say a new procedure could mean young patients wouldn't need a hip replacement after serious injury. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13949 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Mouse+tissue+made+into+brain+cells/ Connective tissue from a mouse's tail has been transformed into working brain cells that might one day be used to treat Parkinson's. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13919 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/WHO+defends+pandemic+warning/ The WHO replies to a prominent European critic, saying it did not 'fake' the pandemic. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13894 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Prions+play+vital+role+in+nerve+health/ Swiss researchers say they have found evidence that prions may keep nerves healthy. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13872 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Slow+breathing+helps+chronic+pain/ Scientists have found controlled breathing can reduce feelings of pain. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13855 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Easy+scan+for+post-trauma+stress/ A quick test that measures the magnetic activity in the brain can detect post-traumatic stress disorder with 90% accuracy. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13859 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Ancient+eyeliner+%27fought+infection%27/ The lead-based Kohl eye make-up used by ancient Egyptians had antibacterial properties, research shows. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13890 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Milk+scandal+resurfaces+in+China/ Some distributors have been caught selling tainted infant formula in south-western Guizhou province. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13889 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Pets+give+clue+to+personality/ A study shows 'dog people' are more outgoing while 'cat people' are more creative. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13784 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Bone+marrow+transplant+hope/ A new technique used on humans for the first time may mean the need for matched bone marrow transplants will disappear. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13792 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Brain+pathways+last+a+lifetime/ New findings may help research into treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13822 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Wii+board+helps+stroke+patients/ The Wii board is nearly as good as much more expensive medical devices in the rehabilitation of stroke patients. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13796 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Mass+amputations+in+Haiti/ For many of Haiti's quake victims, amputation is a life-saving treatment. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13789 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Problems+with+prostate+screening/ Many urine tests for prostate cancer produce false positive results. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13734 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Autism+linked+to+sound+processing/ Delays in speech processing by the brain are measured in autistic children. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13733 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Light+makes+migraines+worse/ Harvard scientists say light can make a migraine worse. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13711 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Too+much+television+%27shortens+life%27/ An Australian study suggests more than two hours of television a day could shorten your life. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13725 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Urine+test+for+dangerous+snoring/ Researchers say a urine test can distinguish between dangerous and safe snoring. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=13709