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NHS
22nd February 2012
Government not trusted over handling of NHS
A poll has found more than half of people do not understand the government's plans for NHS reforms.
22nd February 2012
Need a check up? There's an app for that
Patients told to use mobile phone 'apps' to monitor their health.
21st February 2012
Diabetes patients missing out on vital tests
The BBC says over 1.3 million diabetes patients could be missing out on vital life-saving health checks.
20th February 2012
Good Care Guide concerns
New website lets people post their thoughts on care homes, nurseries and nanny supply agencies in England.
17th February 2012
Rural medical cover concern in Scotland
Many medical staff no longer have to work out of hours causing concern in rural communities.
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Botox jab for migraines not proved
New debate needed on organ donation
Concern over neonatal care
Two hour ambulance wait
The NHS shake up
UK
22nd February 2012
Heart symptoms in women differ from men
A study of more than one million people in the US has found fewer women suffer chest pain symptoms of heart attack.
20th February 2012
Good Care Guide concerns
New website lets people post their thoughts on care homes, nurseries and nanny supply agencies in England.
17th February 2012
Rural medical cover concern in Scotland
Many medical staff no longer have to work out of hours causing concern in rural communities.
16th February 2012
Children are still exposed to junk food ads
Research suggests children are watching the same level of junk food ads despite TV rules.
15th February 2012
Bone marrow stem cells 'improve' heart healing
UK review of clinical trials finds bone marrow stem cell therapy can offer 'moderate improvement' to heart patients.
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Rural medical cover concern in Scotland
Children are still exposed to junk food ads
Bone marrow stem cells 'improve' heart healing
Muscular pain eased with a cold bath
Call for food tsar dismissed
WORLD
21st February 2012
Alcohol in films prompts children to drink
Research suggests watching films with alcohol scenes can increase risk of a child becoming an underage drinker.
21st February 2012
Deadly bird flu research may be censored
Experts have delayed a decision on whether H5N1 research should be released in full, with security officials citing a terrorism threat.
21st February 2012
Losing weight is harder than you think
Scientists say losing weight is twice as hard as was previously believed by obesity experts.
21st February 2012
Driver survives two months at -30c
A Swedish man survived in his car for two months after it became bogged down in snow last December.
21st February 2012
Baby boomers at risk as hep C deaths rise
Hepatitis C now kills more Americans than HIV, and its victims are mostly middle-aged.
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Latest News
Research says vary diet when pregnant
Research says women who varied diet while pregnant may be less likely to give birth to a fussy eater.
Lethal bug lurking in mouth
A new study warns bacteria living in the mouth could kill if it enters the bloodstream.
Dementia care in hospital
Professor Alistair Burns introduces the National Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQIN) plan.
Troubled trust allowed to go bankrupt
The most financially troubled hospital in England could be allowed to go bankrupt.
Stem cell implants improves Parkinson's in monkeys
A team of scientists transplanted stem cells into monkeys suffering from Parkinson's.
Ovarian cancer risk increased by endometriosis
New research suggests women who suffer from endometriosis are more likely to develop three common forms of ovarian cancer.
Epilepsy drug campaign
Sussex woman begins fresh campaign over epilepsy drug, Epilim, after losing funds for her legal fight.
Familes cut back on food because of energy bills
Report by Barnardo's shows 90% of their services have supported families with debts owed to their energy suppliers.
Can children grow out of autism?
Research suggests growing out of autism is possible and it's also common.
