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The latest stories from the Health section of the BBC News web site.

Are we all ill?

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:05:30 +0000

New mental health manual could mean we'll all end up diagnosed

Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:59:08 +0000

Calcium supplements taken by many older people could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.

Super-sized school uniforms sold

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:41:11 +0000

As more and more children start primary school overweight, retailers are having to expand the waistlines on school uniforms.

Ample bodied

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:29:30 +0000

How realistic is it for women to want this actor's shape?

Mother's grief

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:57:31 +0000

Living with the effects of the Oxford heart surgery deaths.

Drug prescribed after web search

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:06:35 +0000

A father persuades the NHS to give his sick daughter a "miracle" drug he found on the internet.

Weight, exercise and pregnancy confusion

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:46:37 +0000

NICE have issued new guidelines on women's weight during and after pregnancy.

Royal couple visit new hospital

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:41:47 +0000

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have visited Birmingham to take a look around the city's new "super-hospital".

Coping with loss of armed forces parent

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:26:50 +0000

A special holiday break is helping UK children cope with the loss of loved ones killed in conflict

Addiction drugs 'aid weight loss'

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:28:51 +0000

A combination pill of two drugs used to treat addiction may help people lose weight, say US researchers.

Public health fear in NHS revamp

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:07:21 +0000

The overhaul of the NHS may harm the public health drive, a health think tank is warning.

Pregnant women rights questioned

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:54:54 +0000

The right of women to choose whether they have home births is being questioned by a leading medical journal.

Say fat not obese, says minister

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:48:19 +0000

GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, England's public health minister says.

Can your doctor call you 'fat'?

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:38:56 +0000

Doctors need to be more direct when they are dealing with overweight patients, according to the government's health minister.

What to do if stung by a Weever fish

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:49:14 +0000

What should you do if you are stung by Britain's most poisonous fish?

Hip hope from stem cell technique

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:07:16 +0000

Doctors may soon be able to patch up damaged bones and joints anywhere in the body with a simple shot in the arm.

Calcium pill value 'pretty poor'

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:46:23 +0000

Professor John Cleland, cardiologist at Hull University, explains research that suggests calcium supplements may cause an increased risk of heart disease

Choosing to be child-free

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:50:59 +0000

But why do others question the decision?

Friends offer 'a survival boost'

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:48:42 +0000

Having good friends and neighbours appears to boost survival chances by 50%, say researchers.

Concern over rape medic shortage

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:03:26 +0000

A lack of specialist medics to care for rape victims could be hampering conviction rates, doctors believe.

Life without a stomach

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:02:35 +0000

Sisters coping after operation to combat cancer threat

Can music aid athletic performance?

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:56:32 +0000

Music has helped elite tri-athletes in Australia increase their endurance by 15%, researchers say.

Alcohol can 'lessen' arthritis

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:12:30 +0000

Drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, a study has found

Asian donation

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:08:30 +0000

Organs for the community are in short supply

Child heart op ban 'should stay'

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:17:11 +0000

Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.

Destination Harley Street

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:46:06 +0000

Referring patients to a specialist private clinic cheaper than NHS

Churchill's teeth fetch Â£15,200

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:30:48 +0000

A partial set of false teeth made for Sir Winston Churchill are sold at auction in Norfolk for Â£15,200.



		BBC News - Health The latest stories from the Health section of the BBC News web site. Are we all ill? Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:05:30 +0000 New mental health manual could mean we'll all end up diagnosed Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:59:08 +0000 Calcium supplements taken by many older people could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows. Super-sized school uniforms sold Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:41:11 +0000 As more and more children start primary school overweight, retailers are having to expand the waistlines on school uniforms. Ample bodied Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:29:30 +0000 How realistic is it for women to want this actor's shape? Mother's grief Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:57:31 +0000 Living with the effects of the Oxford heart surgery deaths. Drug prescribed after web search Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:06:35 +0000 A father persuades the NHS to give his sick daughter a "miracle" drug he found on the internet. Weight, exercise and pregnancy confusion Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:46:37 +0000 NICE have issued new guidelines on women's weight during and after pregnancy. Royal couple visit new hospital Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:41:47 +0000 The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have visited Birmingham to take a look around the city's new "super-hospital". Coping with loss of armed forces parent Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:26:50 +0000 A special holiday break is helping UK children cope with the loss of loved ones killed in conflict Addiction drugs 'aid weight loss' Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:28:51 +0000 A combination pill of two drugs used to treat addiction may help people lose weight, say US researchers. Public health fear in NHS revamp Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:07:21 +0000 The overhaul of the NHS may harm the public health drive, a health think tank is warning. Pregnant women rights questioned Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:54:54 +0000 The right of women to choose whether they have home births is being questioned by a leading medical journal. Say fat not obese, says minister Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:48:19 +0000 GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, England's public health minister says. Can your doctor call you 'fat'? Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:38:56 +0000 Doctors need to be more direct when they are dealing with overweight patients, according to the government's health minister. What to do if stung by a Weever fish Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:49:14 +0000 What should you do if you are stung by Britain's most poisonous fish? Hip hope from stem cell technique Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:07:16 +0000 Doctors may soon be able to patch up damaged bones and joints anywhere in the body with a simple shot in the arm. Calcium pill value 'pretty poor' Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:46:23 +0000 Professor John Cleland, cardiologist at Hull University, explains research that suggests calcium supplements may cause an increased risk of heart disease Choosing to be child-free Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:50:59 +0000 But why do others question the decision? Friends offer 'a survival boost' Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:48:42 +0000 Having good friends and neighbours appears to boost survival chances by 50%, say researchers. Concern over rape medic shortage Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:03:26 +0000 A lack of specialist medics to care for rape victims could be hampering conviction rates, doctors believe. Life without a stomach Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:02:35 +0000 Sisters coping after operation to combat cancer threat Can music aid athletic performance? Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:56:32 +0000 Music has helped elite tri-athletes in Australia increase their endurance by 15%, researchers say. Alcohol can 'lessen' arthritis Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:12:30 +0000 Drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, a study has found Asian donation Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:08:30 +0000 Organs for the community are in short supply Child heart op ban 'should stay' Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:17:11 +0000 Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says. Destination Harley Street Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:46:06 +0000 Referring patients to a specialist private clinic cheaper than NHS Churchill's teeth fetch Â£15,200 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:30:48 +0000 A partial set of false teeth made for Sir Winston Churchill are sold at auction in Norfolk for Â£15,200.

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