BBC News - Health
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22 min ago Vitamin B 'puts off Alzheimer's'
A new study suggests high doses of B vitamins may halve the rate of brain shrinkage in older people experiencing some of the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease.
22 min ago Prostate tests call for 'at risk'
Screening men with a family history of breast and ovarian cancer can lead to early diagnosis of prostate cancer, says a study.
22 min ago Speed of ageing is 'slowing down'
The cost burden of ageing populations in industrialised nations may not be as much as feared because of improved health, a study suggests.
22 min ago 'Sponge checks' for cancer risk
Swallowing a sponge on a piece of string could help prevent a deadly form of cancer, experts claim.
6 hours ago Hospital boss summoned to inquest
The chief executive of an NHS trust appears at an inquest into an elderly patient's death after she was summoned by the coroner.
9 hours ago Payout after brain tumour mistake
A former clergyman receives undisclosed substantial damages after a Nottingham hospital fails to diagnose a brain tumour.
9 hours ago Second death linked to outbreak
Health officials are investigating a second death which is being linked to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in south Wales.
Today NHS IT costs to be cut by £700m
The government has announced £700m of savings in the national IT programme for the NHS in England, cutting the overall cost to £11.4bn.
Today Vitamin 'may stop' spina bifida
Scientists begin a study to determine if an everyday vitamin supplement could help prevent a common birth defect.
Today Dr Dre or The Cure? Study into music on prescription
Patients could be prescribed music tailored to their needs as a result of new university research.
Yesterday Study into 'music on prescription'
Patients could be prescribed music tailored to their needs as a result of new university research.
Yesterday Nutrient clue to common disorder
Scientists begin a study to determine if an everyday vitamin supplement could help prevent a common birth defect.
Yesterday Legionnaires' source sought
Health officials seeking the source of a Legionnaires' outbreak which has been linked to the death of a 64-year-old woman are focusing on industrial premises
Yesterday More obesity ops 'will save cash'
Millions of pounds are lost in England by the failure of the NHS to provide more obesity operations, a study says.
Yesterday Outbreak probe at industry sites
There are now 12 cases linked to a Legionnaires' outbreak, as health officials focus on south Wales industrial sites in the search for the cause.
Yesterday Legionnaires' outbreak source sought
Health officials seeking the source of a Legionnaires' outbreak which has been linked to the death of a 64-year-old woman are focusing on industrial premises
Yesterday Inquiry to hear from HIV victims
The injury into contaminated NHS blood products in the 1980s will hear from the victims who contracted HIV and Hepatitis.
Yesterday Search for Legionnaires' source
Officials seeking the source of a Legionnaires' outbreak linked to the death of a 64-year-old woman, focus on industrial premises.
Yesterday Search for Legionnaires' source
Health officials seeking the source of a Legionnaires' outbreak which has been linked to the death of a 64-year-old woman are focusing on industrial premises.
Yesterday Secrets of good dancing uncovered
Scientists carry out the first rigorous analysis of dance moves that make men attractive to women.
Sep 7, 2010 Call for morning sickness action
More needs to be done to establish which are safe and effective ways to relieve morning sickness, experts say.
Sep 7, 2010 Statins 'may cut arthritis risk'
Taking statins may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a study suggests.
Sep 7, 2010 More obesity ops 'will save cash'
Millions of pounds is lost in England by the failure of the NHS to provide more obesity operations, a study says.
Sep 7, 2010 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.
Sep 7, 2010 Gaps persist in cancer survival
Despite significant improvements in cancer survival rates across England, regional differences remain, national statistics show.
Sep 7, 2010 ME 'virus link' found in children
ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, in children could be caused by a virus, scientists say.
Sep 7, 2010 'Genetic link' to breast cancer
Researchers have identified a series of genetic variations which may play a role in a common breast cancer.
Sep 7, 2010 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.
Sep 7, 2010 ME 'virus link' found in children
Scientists publish the results of a study on children that shows ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, could be caused by a virus.
Sep 6, 2010 Cancer treatment
Experts warn that radiotherapy is wrongly perceived as 'second best'