UK radiotherapy 'lagging behind' Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:01:50 GMT
ME 'virus link' found in children ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, in children could be caused by a virus, scientists say. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:07:34 GMT
Gaps persist in cancer survival Despite significant improvements in cancer survival rates across England, regional differences remain, national statistics show. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:16:00 GMT
'Genetic link' to breast cancer Researchers have identified a series of genetic variations which may play a role in a common breast cancer. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:30:12 GMT
Bipolar 'not linked to violence' People with a mental illness are no more likely to be violent unless they abuse drugs or alcohol, a study suggests. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:00:23 GMT
NHS in Wales faces £380m cutbacks The Welsh NHS faces making £380m worth of cutbacks by April, with managers saying it is the biggest challenge they have faced in 20 years. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:32:25 GMT
Diabetes drug advice 'not heeded' A type two diabetes drug is still being prescribed in the UK two months after it was recommended for withdrawal, BBC Panorama learns. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:18:33 GMT
Junior medics 'leaving training' Nearly one in four junior doctors drop out of their NHS training after two years, figures show. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:08:05 GMT
Gum and heart link 'breakthrough' Scientists say they have established one reason why gum disease may increase the risk of heart disease. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:42:13 GMT
Reading Arabic 'hard for brain' Israeli scientists believe they have identified why Arabic is particularly hard to learn to read. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:56:38 GMT
Non-stick pan 'cholesterol link' Scientists are concerned that exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise cholesterol levels in children after finding a link. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:02:17 GMT
Compost sparks Legionnaire's fear Gardeners are being warned about the risk of Legionnaire's disease from compost after a pensioner developed the disease after handling compost. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:03:58 GMT
Cancer treatment Experts warn that radiotherapy is wrongly perceived as 'second best' Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:01:44 GMT
Speaking the lingo Does the NHS do enough for non-English speakers? Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:13:09 GMT
Organic goods Could allowing the sale of body parts be the way to encourage donors? Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:34:09 GMT
ME 'could be caused by a virus' Scientists in Scotland have found further evidence that ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, could be caused by a virus. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:44:30 GMT
Hip fracture 'was excruciating' Amy Brown, who fractured her hip four months ago, speaks to the BBC about her experience. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:56:28 GMT
Casualty of weight loss surgery A man who lost 12 stone after a gastric bypass has to be fed by tube because his body cannot cope with solid food. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:42:47 GMT
North-South split in alcohol harm Figures reveal stark geographical divisions in the toll alcohol takes on health in England. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:47:24 GMT
Phone app to monitor heartbeat More than three million doctors have downloaded a phone application to monitor heartbeats through a phone. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:05:56 GMT
Motion capture clue to human behaviour The system of digitising actors to create characters in films like Avatar is being used to measure human behaviour in real life. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:23:27 GMT
Transplant dash driver faces ban An ambulance driver delivering an organ for transplant could lose his licence and his job after being booked for speeding. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:01:49 GMT
How to spot and combat bedbugs Clive Boase: "Education and awareness is key" in combating bed bug infestation. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:54:47 GMT
Medieval munchies How an ancient diet could aid healthy eating Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:13:14 GMT
Long, slow goodbye Husband speaks of the woman he lost over many years to dementia Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:00:05 GMT
More than once bitten Why bed-bugs are on the march again Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:42:04 GMT
Just a prop Does a Tony Blair-style drink habit do you any harm? Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:57:23 GMT
Mental challenge How will the Chilean miners deal with being trapped underground? Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:12:53 GMT
Overload on Es 'The day I ate as many additives as possible' Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:34:51 GMT
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