Health Care news

Hospital nutrition warning

BBC news - Thu, 25/02/2010 - 18:10
The government is urged to promote the concept of a "healthy weight" to guard against malnutrition as well as obesity.

US leaders wrangle on healthcare

BBC news - Thu, 25/02/2010 - 17:48
President Obama urges Republicans and Democrats to focus on agreements not arguments in a health summit.

Fruit 'blocks breast cancer'

BBC news - Thu, 25/02/2010 - 16:33
Extracts of a fruit grown on tropical vines appears to have breast cancer blocking powers, say researchers.

'Motive' key on assisted death

BBC news - Thu, 25/02/2010 - 13:05
New guidelines on whether people face prosecution for assisting suicide place closer scrutiny on a suspect's motivation.

Assisted suicide

BBC news - Thu, 25/02/2010 - 13:05
What does the law say and will it change?

Achievement of target to create 5,000 health apprenticeships

Department of Health - Thu, 25/02/2010 - 12:19
The health sector has exceeded its aim to recruit 5,000 public sector apprentices, Health Secretary Andy Burnham announced today.
Categories: Department of Health

Warning over salt levels in soup

BBC news - Thu, 25/02/2010 - 11:37
Many soups sold in cafes and supermarkets may not offer the healthy option customers are seeking, a pressure group warns.

Get involved in Dignity Action Day

Department of Health - Thu, 25/02/2010 - 11:30
People across the country are being urged to help make a real difference to the lives of older and disabled people, as the first national Dignity Action Day is held today
Categories: Department of Health

Prime Minister apologises to child migrants

Department of Health - Thu, 25/02/2010 - 11:13
Prime Minister apologises to child migrants
Categories: Department of Health

Can a happy marriage cut your risk of stroke?

BBC news - Thu, 25/02/2010 - 10:48
Single or unhappily married men have a higher risk of fatal stroke, according to researchers.

Mardell's America

BBC news - Thu, 25/02/2010 - 08:15
Healthcare summit promises plenty of political theatre

Ovarian transplant double success

BBC news - Wed, 24/02/2010 - 16:48
A mother has given birth to a second child after a pioneering ovarian transplant operation restored her fertility.

Hospital left patients 'sobbing'

BBC news - Wed, 24/02/2010 - 14:53
Patients were left "sobbing and humiliated" by uncaring staff, an inquiry into Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust says.

Experts unite to boost dementia research

Department of Health - Wed, 24/02/2010 - 13:53
Leading voices from dementia research will meet for the first time today
Categories: Department of Health

Helping hand for care and support housing

Department of Health - Wed, 24/02/2010 - 13:14
Older people needing care and support will benefit from new and refreshed local housing strategies
Categories: Department of Health

Teenage pregnancy rate falls

BBC news - Wed, 24/02/2010 - 13:08
Teenage pregnancies in England and Wales have fallen by 4%, statistics show but a target to halve rates is set to be missed.

Don't dismiss 'cyberchondriacs'

BBC news - Wed, 24/02/2010 - 10:46
In this week's health opinion column Scrubbing Up, medical law expert Dr Anthea Martin says that not all patient internet research is 'cyberchondria'.

Social care law 'needs clarity'

BBC news - Wed, 24/02/2010 - 00:24
The law and duties covering social care provided by councils in England and Wales need simplifying, experts say.

Teenage pregnancies fall to lowest rate for over 20 years

- New drive to reduce teenage pregnancies even further ... (2010/0048)

Ed Balls and Diana Johnson launch action plan on special educational needs

Children’s Secretary Ed Balls and Schools Minister Diana Johnson have today published plans to implement all the recommendations in Brian Lamb’s landmark review on special educational ... (2010/0047)
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