Majority 'do not exercise enough' Nearly two thirds of UK adults risk their health through insufficient exercise, a survey shows. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:56:29 GMT
Self-help 'makes you feel worse' Bridget Jones is not alone in turning to self-help mantras to boost her spirits, but a study warns they may have the opposite effect. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:06:55 GMT
Pharmacist pay premium rejected Unions attack ministers' rejection of a proposal for a national recruitment and retention premium for junior pharmacists. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:10:16 GMT
Solo life ups gene dementia risk People who have a gene flaw and live alone in middle-age are at highest risk of developing dementia, a study suggests. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:25:24 GMT
Patient safety 'still threatened' Changes recommended after a fatal drug slip-up eight years ago have not been implemented, MPs say in a review of patient safety. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:12:17 GMT
Could honeybee venom ease arthritis pain? A New Zealand company seeks EU approval to market honeybee venom to help people with arthritis ease their pain. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:31:33 GMT
'Folly' of short-sighted cuts in NHS ice age 'Folly' of short-sighted cuts in NHS ice age Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:04:20 GMT
Inside Medicine A lipidologist talks about his work Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:01:45 GMT
Lung research 'I was given common cold virus to help others' Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:23:00 GMT
Medical notes A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:57:17 GMT
From BBC Health Making sure your children get enough exercise Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:15:18 GMT
Warning over fake Tamiflu sales People should not buy anti-flu drug Tamiflu over the internet without a prescription, experts warn. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:25:56 GMT
Brain tumours 'forgotten cancer' More funding needs to be ploughed into research into the "forgotten cancer" of brain tumours, campaigners say. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:15:55 GMT
Swine flu 'cannot be contained' The rising numbers of swine flu cases mean trying to contain the virus is no longer an option, ministers say. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:02:41 GMT
Vegetarians 'avoid more cancers' Vegetarians are generally less likely to develop cancer but this does not apply to all forms of the disease, a study concludes. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:59:51 GMT
Lack of sleep 'hits women harder' Lack of sleep raises a woman's risk of heart disease more than it does for a man, research suggests. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:27:49 GMT
Flu risk for indigenous peoples Indigenous peoples, such as Aborigines and Native Americans, have a higher risk from swine flu, experts warn. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:03:27 GMT
Gene clues to schizophrenia risk Scientists identify thousands of tiny genetic variations which raise the risk of schizophrenia. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:04:47 GMT
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Cancer: The facts The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time. Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:57:24 GMT
Pregnancy timeline A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates. Thu, 23 Dec 2004 13:42:57 GMT
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