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Appointment of directors of public health advice
The DH and Local Government Association have issued advice on appointment of directors of public health.
Breastfed babies are more irritable
12th January 2012
Research suggests breastfed babies are more irritable and cry more, but still insist 'breast is best'.
Roll-out of telehealth and telecare
20th January 2012
Roll-out of telehealth and telecare set to enhance lives of 3 million people over the next 5 years.
Four patients a day die from hunger
23rd January 2012
New figures suggest four patients a day die from hunger or thirst in hospital.
Why asthma drugs don't work for some
10th January 2012
A new study finds there are many different types of asthma, some of which may be a different disease entirely.
No active infection for babies in Belfast
23rd January 2012
None of the 24 babies at Belfast's Royal Jubilee Maternity unit show signs of Pseudomonas.
ADHD improved by healthy eating
10th January 2012
Study suggests healthier eating can improve ADHD in children if therapy and medication fail.
Lack of sleep could be fatal
20th January 2012
Researchers say lack of sleep could lead to premature death.
Stem cell retinal implants are safe
24th January 2012
Researchers say early results show that using embryonic stem cells to treat eye diseases are safe.
Other Articles
9th January 2012
Suspected meningitis death in South Yorkshire
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A student at Sheffield Hallam University has died of suspected meningitis.
24th January 2012
Some children may grow out of autism
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Childhood autism is also often diagnosed alongside other disorders like ADHD, a US study shows.
24th January 2012
Magic mushrooms may help depression
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Research suggests magic mushrooms contain an ingredient that could let people revisit times when they felt happier.
12th January 2012
Andrew Wakefield sues for defamation
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MMR-autism doctor is suing British Medical Journal for 'false and defamatory' allegations.
23rd January 2012
Further death at Stepping Hill
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Death of 60-year-old woman is investigated as part of the saline contamination at Stepping Hill.
23rd January 2012
Worry over Army A&E medics plan
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MP is deeply worried over proposals to bring in Army medics to cover shortage of doctors.
23rd January 2012
Call for cosmetic ads ban
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Cosmetic surgeons call for advertising to be banned.
23rd January 2012
NMC forced to withdraw sanction guide
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Protests from the RCN means NMC is forced to withdraw 'unlawful' sanction guidance.
