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Families to get cholesterol tests  August 19, 2008 The UK is expected to endorse the screening of families for an inherited cholesterol disorder. Brain's counting skill 'built-in'  August 19, 2008 Humans have an innate ability to do maths even if they do not have the language to express it, research suggests. Teddy camera catches carer thief  August 19, 2008 A forensic science student and her father catch a carer stealing from an elderly relative by hiding a camera in a teddy bear's eye. Chewing gum aids bowel recovery  August 19, 2008 Chewing gum aids recovery from bowel surgery, mounting evidence suggests. 'Remote nurse' aids home patients  August 19, 2008 A system which allows patients to monitor their health at home and send the results to nurses electronically is tested in Cornwall. Headache woman's 'bionic' surgery  August 19, 2008 A cluster headache sufferer undergoes treatment after campaigning for funding for surgery. NHS trust fined for safety lapse  August 19, 2008 A Lincolnshire hospital trust is fined £18,500 for failing to protect an employee from a hazardous chemical. Pratchett criticises drugs ruling  August 18, 2008 Author and Alzheimer's patient Terry Pratchett criticises the decision to limit access to a drug. Family anger at C. diff 'secret'  August 19, 2008 The family of a woman who died after contracting the C. difficile bug at Altnagelvin hospital hits out at the way she was treated. Singer Sandi Thom is 'aged' to show the risk of using sunbeds  August 19, 2008 An image of Sandi Thom with wrinkles and severe skin damage is being used to highlight the dangers of sunbeds. Dead certain  August 19, 2008 Can your risk of dying really be as high as 114%? Skin taboo  August 19, 2008 Elana Kelly bares all to raise awareness for vitiligo Cutting it  August 18, 2008 Tree trimmings used to make cancer drugs Inside the brain  August 18, 2008 How surgery has been revolutionised over the years Medical notes June 16, 2008 A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions From BBC Health August 15, 2008 Easing the symptoms of summer hay fever Depression link to poor driving  August 18, 2008 People on anti-depressants may have impaired driving skills, a small US study suggests. 'Bravest' students do not cheat  August 18, 2008 The most courageous students are least likely to cheat in class, US researchers say. Chemists 'under too much strain'  August 18, 2008 Pharmacists are being put under too much pressure, putting patients at risk, say the profession's leaders. Bird flu hopes from 1918 victims  August 18, 2008 Scientists say victims of the 1918 flu virus that killed 50m still have protection, which may help in new bird flu treatments. Pill use 'affects partner choice'  August 13, 2008 The contraceptive pill could lead to women choosing the wrong partners, scientists believe. Drug chief angry at medicine cost  August 17, 2008 The head of the government's drugs advisory body accuses pharmaceutical companies of driving up the price of medicine. Credit-crunch 'isolation' warning  August 17, 2008 A charity warns people not to risk their mental health by isolating themselves as they try to cope with the credit crunch. Boys 'grow out of child asthma'  August 16, 2008 Boys are more likely than girls to grow out of childhood asthma when they hit their teenage years, research shows. Heart disease and stroke February 14, 2003 Cancer: The facts January 30, 2004 The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time. Pregnancy timeline  December 23, 2004 A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates. |
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