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3 March 2010Osteoporosis drugs may help prevent breast cancer 1 March 2010Patients insufficiently informed about electronic patient records (BMA) 1 March 2010Gene test hope for personalised breast cancer treatment 25 February 2010New online tool helps mental capacity assessment (UK) 24 February 2010Information on Life after Cancer Now Available on NIHSeniorHealth.gov 24 February 2010Clearer laws on social care needed, according to MHF (UK) 19 February 2010Living with lymphoedema in Ireland - patient and service provider perspectives 19 February 2010Many Americans would delay taking recommended antibiotics after anthrax attack - according to Harvard Poll 18 February 2010NHLBI, CDC Launch Surveillance and Research Program for Inherited Blood Diseases 18 February 2010Stateless Rohingya victims of violent crackdown in Bangladesh 18 February 2010Despite progress, millions of children still live in poverty in Egypt, according to UNICEF study 17 February 2010Scientists Map Genetic Regulatory Elements for the Heart 17 February 2010The Irish Cancer Society comments on National No Smoking Day 16 February 2010Cancer Research UK and immatics Biotechnologies to trial vaccine for brain cancer 15 February 2010Further investigation needed into Vitamin D heart link 15 February 2010Ignition switch key to chemotherapy reversal 12 February 2010National Positive Ageing Strategy (Ireland) 12 February 2010Responsible approach to portion size needed 12 February 2010BMA launches public campaign against NHS commercialisation 11 February 2010Small heart risk from migraines no reason to panic 11 February 2010Marmot Review’s rich evidence must be acted upon to change the lives of generations 10 February 2010Funding pressures must concentrate minds on health and social care reform, according to MHF 10 February 2010People need health and social care services that are more joined-up and person-centred, according to the CQC 10 February 2010Obesity figures rude wake-up call for nation 10 February 2010Genetic *hotspots* indicate opportunities for more personal bowel cancer treatment 9 February 2010A revealing insight into the nation’s diet 8 February 2010Don’t let Cupid’s arrows make your eyes water, with new guide to passionate safer sex 7 February 2010Ageing on the inside – genetic link to biological age found 4 February 2010BMA response to out-of-hours report 3 February 2010Mental Health Foundation to hold South Wales’ first self-management course for people with a long-term mental health diagnosis 2 February 2010FSA takes small steps to encourage young people to eat well, get active and feel good 2 February 2010UK Regulator makes proposals for assessing health and social care in 2010/11 2 February 2010Scientists discover new treatment for chronic pain condition 27 January 2010Pomegranate extract stimulates uterine contractions 25 January 2010Mental Health Foundation and Ynys Mon Mind host first self-management course for people with a long-term mental health diagnosis 22 January 2010Study finds sperm shortage in the UK 21 January 2010Cancer Research UK launches translation service 21 January 2010Action needed over high BME admission rates, according to the Mental Health Foundation 21 January 2010CQC urges improved preventative mental health services 20 January 2010Reducing salt intake is good for your heart 19 January 2010MSF plane with lifesaving medical supplies diverted from landing in Haiti 19 January 2010Care Quality Commission calls for further improvements at Milton Keynes maternity unit – capacity remains a concern 19 January 2010Pre-op mammogram reduces the need for mastectomy in women with DCIS 18 January 2010Overnight hospital stays for older people can be reduced by almost 50% 18 January 2010UK Consumers set for another milk revolution ? 18 January 2010Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign 15 January 2010Breast cancer sufferers offered new hope 15 January 2010Irish Cancer Society says announcement of Bowel Cancer Screening for over 60's is a good start 14 January 2010*Chattering* receptors drive breast cancer 12 January 2010Study casts doubt on caffine link to tinnitus 11 January 2010Study raises questions about television viewing and heart disease 10 January 2010Study identifies genes associated with common type of arthritis 7 January 2010Weaker bones in children closely linked to mother's vitamin D levels during pregnancy 7 January 2010The teeth of a 30,000-year-old child are shedding new light on the evolution of modern humans 6 January 2010New eating device retrains dietary habits and helps children lose weight 5 January 2010Meditation must be available on the NHS, recommends Mental Health Foundation 5 January 2010UNICEF increases relief effort to tsunami-struck Solomon Islands 4 January 2010Lifting of ban on foreign nationals with HIV entering the USA 4 January 2010Junk food marketing by the back door, according to British Heart Foundation (BHF) 28 December 2009Free website aims to help people lose weight and put an end to *yo-yo* dieting! 21 December 2009Terrence Higgins Trust launches LearningPlus – a new service to help people with HIV in England become experts in their condition 14 December 2009Cuts to training budget could threaten patient care, says junior doctors' leader (BMA, UK) 11 December 2009No best approach to education for all children with autism 11 December 2009Scientists scoop top prize for light-based detection technology 10 December 2009BMA welcomes commitment to frontline NHS care 9 December 2009Statement regarding HFEA decision to review sperm, egg and embryo donation policies 7 December 2009Almost half of consumers find getting everything ready on time for Christmas dinner challenging! 7 December 2009Charity welcomes new vision for mental health 7 December 2009UK scientists save foals from fatal condition 3 December 2009Calories on menus one step closer 3 December 2009Statistical press notice: Mortality Target Monitoring (Infant mortality, inequalities) - Update to include data for 2008 2 December 2009BMA warns politicians must avoid *slash and burn* attack on NHS 1 December 2009Cancer Research UK relaunches its podcast about cancer news stories 1 December 2009Study shows antibiotic unsuccessful in preventing preterm labour 1 December 2009New HIV recommendations to improve health, reduce infections and save lives 29 November 2009Public sector workers ‘more likely to have baby due to family-friendly policies’ 27 November 2009Regulators demand improvement at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 27 November 2009Selling antibiotic eye drops at chemists has seen a 50% increase in their use 26 November 2009Social consequences of harmful alcohol use 25 November 2009Recent Research: Cup of mint tea is an effective painkiller 25 November 2009FSA publishes report exploring attitudes to GM food 24 November 2009Teddy Bears help children learn about health - at school visits from Newcastle University medical students 19 November 2009Deaths among drug users 17 November 2009CQC prosecutes owner of beautician chain for not registering services (UK) 11 November 2009No more *bottom* of the class thanks to new THT campaign 10 November 2009More action needed to tackle superbugs, according to the BMA 3 November 2009Drug that increases good cholesterol reduces clogging of arteries 2 November 2009Mental health charity welcomes groundbreaking diet study 31 October 2009UN Secretary-General urges countries to follow the United States and lift travel restrictions for people living with HIV 27 October 2009NHS must do more to prevent harm to patients from prescribed medicines after leaving hospital, say CQC 19 October 2009Vets launch animal handling course for fire fighters 7 October 2009CQC encourages NHS staff to provide feedback 5 October 2009safefood encourages consumers to shake the salt habit 5 October 2009FSA Reports shoppers still unaware where salt is hidden (UK) 2 October 2009HFEA to publish incident reports 1 October 2009Liverpool research to save red squirrels 30 September 2009safefood announce that H1N1 in pigs poses no risk to food safety 23 September 2009Study reveals two thirds of prostate cancer patients do not need treatment 2 September 2009Sugar sensor research could benefit diabetes 27 August 2009CQC says health services are responding to tragedy of Shipman with better monitoring of controlled drugs 25 August 2009New safefood report highlights role of drinks in daily calorie intake 13 August 2009Scarring key to link between obesity and diabetes 28 July 2009FSA launches consultation on reducing saturated fat and added sugar in key foods (UK) 22 July 2009Anti-epilepsy drug risk on cognitive function for unborn children 2 July 2009Liverpool to strengthen health research in Africa 30 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 29 June 2009BMA leader urges Government to stop “playing around" with the health service 29 June 2009BMA Scotland celebrates 10 years of devolution 29 June 2009Canada works with National and International Partners to Manage the Spread of the H1N1 Flu Virus 29 June 2009Otago-UK research may bring 'radical overhaul' to family court system 28 June 2009BMA poll reveals the public's fear for future of the NHS 26 June 2009BMA News Press Release: Poll reveals doctors' concerns about commercialisation of NHS 26 June 2009New Food Standards Agency Scotland Director visits Royal Highland Show 25 June 2009Thousands of older people dying prematurely from cancer, say researchers 25 June 2009Government of Canada Works with Ontario to Help Prevent Young People from Taking Illicit Drugs 25 June 2009White House National Health Care Day of Service 25 June 2009First report on ethnicity and cancer published 24 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 24 June 2009UNICEF UK launches campaign on children's rights 24 June 2009Campaigners put HIV testing on the parliamentary agenda 24 June 2009Heavyweights of global food crisis debate gather for Foreign Policy School 23 June 2009Protect children from the allure of smoking, say doctors 23 June 2009BMA Scotland calls for an end to the ridiculous pricing of alcohol 23 June 2009Minister Aglukkaq Announces Re-Appointments to the Canadian Institutes of Health 23 June 2009Nine in ten survive early stage bowel cancer 23 June 2009Hamilton clinic under investigation 22 June 2009WA Public Health team to go to remote community 22 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 22 June 2009RCN launches new sexual health skills framework 22 June 2009‘Telling it Straight’ – a support group for heterosexual people living with HIV in Sussex 22 June 2009Historic Bill Signing on Tobacco Regulation 19 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 19 June 2009Staff praised as infections continue to fall 19 June 2009NCRI launches template for sharing research data and samples 18 June 2009H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Flu) Update 18 June 2009THT hits target for chlamydia testing in Barking & Dagenham 18 June 2009AMA Commends Bipartisan Effort to Reform Health System 18 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 18 June 2009Call to protect hospitals, schools from impact of disasters 17 June 2009Ladyhawke to play a special "one ticket" gig 17 June 2009AMA Adopts Strategies to Help Address Medical Student Debt 17 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 16 June 2009UNICEF highlights child survival on the Day of the African Child 16 June 2009BMA response to claims of strike action over flu 16 June 2009AMA Adopts New Public Health Policies at Annual Meeting 15 June 2009Campaign launched to tackle rise in over 60s food poisoning 15 June 2009President Obama Receives Warm Welcome from AMA Physicians 15 June 2009Pedestrians, cyclists among main road traffic crash victims 15 June 2009Climate change kills as many as tsunami every year 15 June 2009Men hit by 'inexplicable' greater cancer death risk 15 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 15 June 2009HFEA statement about an incident at IVF Wales 14 June 2009Appointment of Dr. Sandy McEwan as Special Advisor to Minister of Health on Medical Isotopes 12 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 11 June 2009Yeast 'DNA damage sensor' provides chemotherapy resistance clue 11 June 2009Patient experience is key, says GP leader 11 June 2009AMA Committed to Health System Reform This Year 11 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 10 June 2009One stop breast clinics best for women 10 June 2009RCN responds to NHS Confederation warning on the downturn 10 June 2009Government targets interfere with the battle against superbugs, says BMA 10 June 2009AMA calls for action on public hospitals 10 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 10 June 2009President Obama to Speak on Health Reform at AMA Meeting 9 June 2009Tesco recalls some lamb rogan josh 9 June 2009Doctors urge MPs to support measures that protect children from tobacco addiction 9 June 2009First gene-based test to predict individual lung cancer risk 9 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 8 June 2009Researchers find clues to improve breast cancer survival 8 June 2009Discovery 'significant step' in understanding leukaemia drug resistance 6 June 2009WA Health confirms two more swine flu cases 5 June 2009safefood reminds consumers of the steps to safe barbecues 5 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 5 June 2009RCN welcomes the appointment of Andy Burnham as the new Secretary of State for Health 5 June 2009Global use of rotavirus vaccines recommended 4 June 2009BMA welcomes call for transparency on cost of NHS management consultants 4 June 2009Air Quality Health Index Continues to Expand in British Columbia 4 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 3 June 2009We must lead the NHS through “dark and dangerous period" 3 June 2009Novel Tool Evaluates Disaster Readiness in U.S. Cities 3 June 2009Myth busting - cardiovascular disease and women 3 June 2009Increased Public Health Response in Victoria 3 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 2 June 2009Trial results show better survival for gallbladder and bile duct cancer 2 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 1 June 2009BMA launches “Look after our NHS" 1 June 2009AMA Outlines Initiatives to White House to Help Slow Increases in Health Spending 1 June 2009Research reveals early warning signs of preeclampsia 1 June 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 1 June 2009Update on products free of colours associated with hyperactivity 31 May 2009Clinical handover – critical communications 29 May 2009Campaign Targets Sexually Transmitted Infections 29 May 2009Human swine flu update 29 May 2009Call for pictorial warnings on tobacco packs 29 May 2009BMA voices concerns about plans for London hospitals 29 May 2009Government of Canada Reaches Important Milestone with Chemicals Management Plan 28 May 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 28 May 2009Incidents report published 27 May 2009Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update |
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