Latest Health News

1 May 2012A persistent cough may be a sign of lung cancer

27 April 2012Complementary feeding campaign launched in Cambodia

25 April 201225 April 2012 is World Malaria Day

17 April 2012Nottingham research Re. treatment of young people with depression via personal exercise programmes

16 April 2012Discovery of genes that influence risk of fracture and osteoporosis

16 April 2012Gene study leads to new insight into Alzheimers

13 April 2012Do human cells shut-down during cell division ?

11 April 2012UNICEF reports on outlook for Horn of Africa

4 April 2012Disarming disease-causing bacteria

2 April 2012UNICEF explains the importance of ending child under-nutrition

29 March 2012Abnormal copies of chromosomes in the cells of ependymoma tumours

23 March 2012Sports participation after knee reconstruction surgery

21 March 2012Monkey research and human health

16 March 2012Bristol University students lead a campaign to thank paramedics

12 March 2012More children with life-limiting diseases surviving into adulthood

9 March 2012How plasminogen is converted into an enzyme that removes disease-causing clots

7 March 2012Results of study re. injectable contraceptive risks

7 March 2012How the shape of animals' teeth suit their food

7 March 2012Heart disease medication shown to affect subconscious attitudes towards race

7 March 2012Cancer genes differ in different parts of a tumour

6 March 2012Millennium Development Goal drinking water target met

5 March 2012Small personality changes can improve wellbeing

2 March 2012Efforts to diagnose cancer early need to be better tailored to different age groups

2 March 2012Automated system to kill bacteria in hospital water systems and taps

2 March 2012Babies born a few weeks early have worse health outcomes than full-term babies, according to medical researchers

1 March 2012FDA approves two new pancreatic enzyme products, Ultresa (pancrelipase) and Viokace (pancrelipase), to aid food digestion

1 March 2012Warning Re. Overuse of the herbicide glyphosate

1 March 2012More mental health support for children and young people

27 February 2012More people surviving leukaemia and pancreatic cancer in Northern Ireland

17 February 2012Non-invasive diagnostic for Adenovirus

15 February 2012UK cancer patients need more info about chemotherapy websites

15 February 2012Standards at Royal Lancaster Infirmary A&E

14 February 2012Best ovarian cancer imaging technique revealed

8 February 2012Progress towards a diagnostic test for oesophageal cancer

3 February 2012Early bone growth linked to bone density in later life

2 February 2012Orbital prefrontal cortex size linked to number of friends

2 February 2012Silver found to be as effective as the leading chemotherapy drug

25 January 2012UK pet dog survey indicates higher than expected Lyme disease risk

24 January 2012Black tea may significantly reduce blood pressure

23 January 2012How do psychedelic drugs work ? Brain scans of use of magic mushroom drug, psilocybin

23 January 2012Saving the snow leopard with stem cells

17 January 2012Research into genetic causes of schizophrenia within families

12 January 2012India records one year without polio cases

12 January 2012Concern about Parabens (cosmetic chemicals) detected in human breast tissue samples

12 January 2012Half of UK care home patients suffer drug errors

11 January 2012Use of the internet to help treat obesity

11 January 2012Feline rotavirus research at Liverpool University

11 January 2012A million NHS users are suffering preventable or inadequately treated pain

10 January 2012Human adults respond to the sound of babies crying

9 January 2012Long warm-ups tire sports players

9 January 2012Nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) may not be effective in the long-term

5 January 2012How to stick to New Year Resolutions

5 January 2012Children like colourful foods

4 January 2012Glaucoma Awareness Month, January 2012

4 January 2012New Year Resolutions - Help from FREE Podcasts

4 January 2012Depression, diabetes and cardiac arrest

4 January 2012Breast cancer drugs that block FOXA1 could help patients unresponsive to conventional hormone treatments

28 December 2011Three new eczema genes discovered

23 December 2011Leeds Univ finds MRI scan for coronary heart disease beats alternatives

21 December 2011Sportsmen and alcohol-related violence in Australia

20 December 2011Genetic variation in the human skull is highly integrated

19 December 2011RCN wants mandatory regulation for healthcare support workers

16 December 2011Saudi Arabia supports polio eradication in Niger

15 December 2011Research to improve MRI scans

9 December 2011Bee swarms mimic human brain neurons to make decisions

9 December 2011Bowel cancer screening in England cuts bowel cancer deaths

9 December 2011Cancer risk in Northern Ireland lower than the Republic of Ireland

8 December 2011Breast cancer screening may cause more harm than good

7 December 2011Tiny electric currents across regions of the brain to help stroke recovery

15 November 2011Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) good for chronic widespread pain

4 November 2011Brain parasite toxoplasma gondii alters brain chemistry

1 November 2011Yoga for chronic back pain

1 November 2011Aspirin cuts cancer rates in people with hereditary risk

12 October 2011Possible increased prostate cancer risk associated with vitamin E supplements

10 October 2011Almost 50% cancer survivors have ill health in later years

7 October 2011Global honey bee decline and diesel pollution

4 October 2011Vitamin D supplements can really help fair skinned people get sufficient vitamin D

3 October 2011Children with chronic kidney disease complications

3 October 2011Breast Cancer in men - more awareness needed

3 October 2011Chicken Wellbeing Research - Animal Welfare

1 October 2011People who are easily embarrassed are often more trustworthy and generous

22 September 2011Human Evolution correlated with periods of rapid fluctuation in temperature

19 September 2011Adaptation of haemproteins to protect against carbon monoxide produced within the body

15 September 2011Effect of Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) on productivity and employment in the UK

8 September 2011New drug targets for inherited breast and ovarian cancers - PARP inhibitors and PARG protein

25 August 2011Benefits of Vitamin A supplements for children

10 August 2011Treatment of pleural infections by break-up thick pleural fluid to improve drainage of the fluid from the chest

9 August 2011Construction Project Managers (CPMs) and Anger at Work

21 July 2011Babies weaned on home-cooked fruit and vegetables more likely to eat fruit and veg as children

20 July 2011Alzheimers Disease survey: USA, France, Germany, Spain, Poland

19 July 2011Suicide and homicide rates in mental health patients (UK)

19 July 2011Adult rape and sexual assault victims robbed of respect and dignity in court

18 July 2011Nanopatterned surface to improve stem cell expansion

18 July 2011Production of blood from stem cells to replace need for blood donations in the future

15 July 2011Role of the cell-adhesion molecule E-cadherin in embryonic stem cells

14 July 2011New method for treating burn infections in children using viruses

13 July 2011New method defibrillates heart with much less electricity – and pain

13 July 2011Apolipoprotein E Genotype - a biomarker for mild cognitive impairment ?

13 July 2011Cognitive bias modification of interpretations (CBM-I) to help teenagers with Anxiety Issues

11 July 2011Could targeting the skin help prevent the spread of HIV?

10 July 2011Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a common auto-immune arthritis research latest

8 July 2011Do patients think GPs should be paid for performance?

7 July 2011Chips based on ARM processor technology to mimic human brain functions

7 July 2011HPV vaccine and the need for cervical cancer screening

7 July 2011Gold nanoparticles in new hope for treatment of cancers

7 July 2011Leaving school without qualifications associated with poorer health in later life

7 July 2011Nanocomposite material used in artificial windpipe transplant

6 July 2011Everyday medicines can destroy lives

6 July 2011How to encourage children to more physical activity

5 July 2011Xarelto approved by FDA to reduce risk of blood clots after hip, knee replacements

5 July 2011Care at Critical Access Hospitals in rural areas of USA

4 July 2011Do protein-based sport drinks benefit athletes' performance ?

4 July 2011UK Nurses respond to the (UK) Commission on Funding of Care and Support

1 July 2011Dignity for elderly hospital patients in the UK

1 July 2011Arcapta Neohaler approved by FDA to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

1 July 2011Biocompatible artificial DNA linker that is read through by DNA polymerases and is functional in Escherichia coli

1 July 2011Food Advertising on TV encourages childrens preference for unhealthy foods

30 June 2011Early communication at home helps children at school

13 June 2011How the dense tissue that surrounds tumours helps drive tumour growth and development

10 June 2011Irish Cancer Society Launches Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign to mark Men’s Health Awareness Week 2011 (Jun 13-19)

10 June 2011Dementia Action Alliance calls to review antipsychotic drug prescriptions for dementia patients

9 June 2011Poorer women less likely to survive breast cancer

9 June 2011Obese people have reduced sensitivity to the sweetness of soft drinks according to recent research

6 June 2011Knee injuries could be helped by a new type of stem cell bandage treatment if clinical trials are successful

6 June 2011Faults in p53 may be used to select best treatment for ovarian cancer patients

4 June 2011Survivors of childhood cancers at increased risk of other cancers later in life

1 June 2011Stress response and the metastasis of breast cancer.

12 May 2011International Nurses' Day

11 May 2011USA National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

10 May 2011Report indicates strong support for nurse and pharmacist prescribing in England

9 May 2011Prolonged breastfeeding associated with fewer child behaviour problems at age 5

5 May 2011Researchers concerned by drug-resistant strains of Aspergillus fungi

28 April 20115-min checklist - Autism in 1 year olds

28 April 2011Avastin and Lucentis equally effective for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

27 April 2011Vitamin E helps reduce nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in children

20 April 2011Adult Learning tackles depression and anxiety

20 April 2011Stress, Mindfulness and Psoriasis

19 April 2011Mood swings of bipolar patients can be predicted

18 April 2011Epigenetic changes explain how mother's diet affects child's likelihood of obesity

12 April 2011Colon cancer and colonoscopy waiting times in Ireland

11 April 2011Variations in outcomes of bowel cancer surgery in England

8 April 2011Cancer Research UK concern about consumption of alcohol

7 April 2011UK Research finds that taking recreational drugs still acceptable to adults in their 30s

7 April 2011Marine bacteria can attach 2 antibiotics to form chemical to kill drug-resistant strains of MRSA

6 April 2011Latest developments to advance keyhole surgery for bowel cancer

6 April 2011Childhood obesity peaks between ages 7 and 11

5 April 2011New tactile devices being developed to aid recovery from stroke

5 April 2011UNICEF concern about impact of Libya hostilities on children

5 April 2011Omega-3 fatty acids found to be good for the bone health of laying hens

4 April 2011Genetic Clues to IgA nephropathy, a major cause of kidney disease

4 April 2011Recent research suggests possible genetic risk factors for Alzheimers Disease

4 April 2011Pneumococcal vaccine to combat pneumonia in DR Congo

19 March 2011US $51M needed urgently for children in Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia

18 March 2011UNICEF report on the situation of women and children in Zimbabwe

17 March 2011Liquid biomaterials advance stem cell therapy

16 March 2011Home tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) may increase cervical screening coverage

16 March 2011SIMBAS biochip for blood analysis could lead to diagnoses within minutes

16 March 2011Results of survey of NHS staff in England, completed Q4 2010

14 March 2011FDA approves Gadavist (gadobutrol) for central nervous system imaging scans

14 March 2011New hope for growing human muscle tissue from cellulose from tunicates

11 March 2011Serotonin activity affects adults' assessment of others' romantic relationships

11 March 2011UN calls for better data collection and research about violence against children

10 March 2011New robot system to test 10,000 chemicals for toxicity

10 March 2011World Kidney Day - 10 March

10 March 2011FDA approves ELANA Surgical Kit to maintain blood flow during artery bypass brain surgery

9 March 2011Maternal response of chickens to chicks in distress

8 March 2011"Sleep Spindles" during Stage 2 of non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep may boost ability to learn

8 March 2011Improved RxNorm drug naming standard for electronic health records (USA)

7 March 2011Could roundworms provide new treatment for sepsis ?

6 March 2011UK Govn almost double contribution to UNICEF (from £21M 2010/2011 to £40M 2011/2012)

3 March 2011Support for Deaf Children with Complex Disabilities (UK)

3 March 2011Confusing instructions on medicine bottles and tablets (UK)

3 March 2011Homophobia concerns re. some African communities in the UK

2 March 2011Ibuprofen may reduce risk of developing Parkinson's Disease

2 March 2011Humanitarian response to unrest in Libya

2 March 2011Exercise cuts risk of potentially cancerous bowel polyps by up to 30%

1 March 2011Bowel Cancer hope by blocking PINK1

1 March 2011Unstable chromosomes and bowel cancer

1 March 2011Clinical Negligence and other Legal Issues Re. Care of the Elderly

24 February 2011*Intelligent* microphone system to help hard-of-hearing

23 February 2011Schizophrenia linked to rare mutations in the gene for VIPR2

22 February 2011The Mental Health Foundation responds to the (UK) Welfare Reform Bill

21 February 2011Sequence DNA of cystic fibrosis superbug - Pseudomonas aeruginosa

18 February 2011ZNF703 - the first Breast Cancer *oncogene* discovered for 5 years

17 February 2011Warnings against certain uses of asthma drug terbutaline for preterm labour

16 February 2011Late diagnosis of breast cancer in elderly women (UK)

16 February 2011Water softeners not found to improve childhood eczema

16 February 2011English North-South health divide widest for 40 years

15 February 2011DCML deficiency syndrome may lead to leukaemia and lung disease

14 February 2011No link founds between Vitamin D levels and prostate cancer

14 February 2011Artificial Big Toes: The world's earliest functional prosthetic body parts ?

11 February 2011Pesticides rotenone and paraquat associated with Parkinson’s Disease

11 February 2011FDA approves first 3-D mammography imaging system

11 February 2011Care Homes and errors in use of medical inhalers

11 February 2011Cancer Researchers describe the structure of the anaphase-promoting complex (APC/C) molecule

9 February 2011Gene test to predict need for prostate cancer surgery (Cancer Research)

8 February 2011Processed Food in early childhood may reduce IQ in later years

7 February 2011UK’s first totally implanted hearing aid

4 February 2011IVF babies born using new chromosome counting technique

3 February 2011Unique insight into how liquid solvents affect chemical reactions at the molecular level