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Health News From the BBC
Child heart ops 'stay suspended' 29/07/2010 11:22
Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.
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Public health fear in NHS revamp 28/07/2010 23:07
The overhaul of the NHS may harm the public health drive, a health think tank is warning.
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Say fat not obese, says minister 28/07/2010 10:48
GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, England's public health minister says.
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Hip hope from stem cell technique 28/07/2010 23:07
Doctors may soon be able to patch up damaged bones and joints anywhere in the body with a simple shot in the arm.
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Alcohol can 'lessen' arthritis 28/07/2010 00:12
Drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, a study has found
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Warning for obese mothers-to-be 27/07/2010 23:40
Obesity levels among pregnant women have reached epidemic levels, putting the health of their babies at risk, experts say.
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'Emergency fund' for cancer drugs 27/07/2010 12:08
The government announces a £50m fund aimed at giving patients access to cancer drugs sooner.
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Rugby head injury reporting worry 27/07/2010 05:37
Rugby ruling bodies are concerned after a BBC investigation finds some players are failing to report head injuries suffered in matches.
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Face transplant man appears on TV 26/07/2010 13:37
A Spanish man who underwent the world's first full face transplant reveals his new look before TV cameras.
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NHS body in neglected cancer call 26/07/2010 23:34
Specialist teams are needed to look after patients with a neglected type of cancer, says the health body NICE.
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Friends offer 'a survival boost' 28/07/2010 00:48
Having good friends and neighbours appears to boost survival chances by 50%, say researchers.
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Motherly love 'breeds confidence' 26/07/2010 23:34
Babies whose mothers shower them with affection are better at coping with stress when they get older, researchers say.
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Can your doctor call you 'fat'? 29/07/2010 09:38
Doctors need to be more direct when they are dealing with overweight patients, according to the government's health minister.
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Coping with loss of armed forces parent 29/07/2010 09:26
A special holiday break is helping UK children cope with the loss of loved ones killed in conflict
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Weight, exercise and pregnancy confusion 28/07/2010 05:46
NICE have issued new guidelines on women's weight during and after pregnancy.
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Can music aid athletic performance? 28/07/2010 04:56
Music has helped elite tri-athletes in Australia increase their endurance by 15%, researchers say.
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What to do if stung by a Weever fish 28/07/2010 10:49
What should you do if you are stung by Britain's most poisonous fish?
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Super-sized school uniforms sold 26/07/2010 17:41
As more and more children start primary school overweight, retailers are having to expand the waistlines on school uniforms.
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Elderly care: Who should pay? 26/07/2010 07:00
Dame Joan Bakewell tackles the dilemma of who should pay for the care of our aging population.
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Education lowers dementia risk 26/07/2010 06:54
Professor Carol Brayne explains finding that suggest early education helps people compensate against dementia in later life
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