Cases of lung cancer in women have reached 20,000 a year in the UK for the first time since records began.
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الثلاثاء، 30 يونيو 2015
Incontinence implant problems 'rare'
Independent experts are reassuring women a common type of surgery for urinary incontinence is safe and effective.
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E-cigarette ban recommended offshore
Industry body Oil and Gas UK is advising companies not to allow e-cigarettes to be used offshore.
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Children's ward to partially close
A children's ward at a West Lothian hospital is to close to in-patients over the summer because of staff shortages.
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White Men May Get Better Treatment for Abnormal Heartbeat
Women and minorities with atrial fibrillation less likely to receive standard of care, study says
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1R2NlcA
Most U.S. Hepatitis C Infections May Be Missed: Study
In one state, only one from 183 diagnosed cases met reporting criteria for CDC
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Under-the-Tongue Hay Fever Pills Offer Little Benefit: Study
For serious grass allergy, shots may be more effective, researcher says
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1GKKFVX
CA Governor Signs Tough Vaccination Bill Into Law
CA Governor Signs Tough Vaccination Bill Into Law
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Too Few Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Get 'Watch and Wait' Approach
Study finds 12 percent or fewer getting active surveillance
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Cuba stamps out mother-to-child HIV
Cuba has successfully eliminated mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis, the World Health Organization says.
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What's up doc?
GPs aren't happy. Nick Triggle finds out why
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How Do New Blood Thinners Compare to Warfarin?
WebMD describes how warfarin compares to new blood thinners that are prescribed to prevent blood clots and stroke.
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ILF: What will change?
The Independent Living Fund is closing. What will change?
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A Healthy Body Often Equals a Healthy Brain
Experts stress that exercise, good diet help maintain memory as much as mental challenges do
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1RQ0xg7
Ebola back in Liberia with new case
The body of a dead Liberian man tests positive for Ebola - the country's first reported case since it was declared free of the disease.
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How to Manage Shortness of Breath
Shortness of breath is a very common problem that most of us complain about from time to time. Medically known as dyspnea, shortness of breath means you are having difficulty breathing and feeling suffocated. Breathlessness can be mild, moderate or severe. In some cases, people also experience anxiety or stress that makes the condition worse.
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VIDEO: Paralysed man walks with robot legs
Simon Kindleysides, who lost the use of his legs in 2013, says it is an "incredible feeling" to walk with robotic legs.
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Families speak out over Tawel Fan
Families speak out for the first time about the "deplorable" care their loved ones received at a Denbighshire mental health ward.
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Insurer attacked for Facebook tie-up
A health insurer is criticised for advising members to use a Facebook-owned activity tracker without making the social network's involvement more clear.
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Death after sepsis treatment delay
The care given to an elderly woman who had a cardiac arrest and died after a delay in treatment for sepsis was inadequate, an ombudsman finds.
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Mental health 'an issue for young'
Mental ill health among young people in Northern Ireland is a serious and growing problem, a new report suggests.
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الاثنين، 29 يونيو 2015
Bowel surgery death rate 'too high'
Too many patients are dying following emergency bowel surgery, experts who have done a comprehensive audit warn.
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Can Orange Juice, Grapefruit Raise Your Melanoma Risk?
Study authors think compounds in citrus may sensitize skin to sunlight, but further study needed
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1U1OEr7
Heart Group Stroke-Guidelines Support This Device
If clot-busting drugs don't work, device can be used to pull the blockage out through the artery
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1U1OGPK
Heart Palpitations: Anxiety or Atrial Fibrillation?
Is your heart racing or feel like it's skipping a beat? WebMD explains when it might be anxiety or caused by atrial fibrillation.
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High Court’s Decision On Same Sex Marriage Expected To Boost Health Coverage Among Gay Couples
By marrying partners with employer health plans, people in same-sex relationships are more likely to gain coverage.
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Diabetes Rates Fall in Neighborhoods With Healthy Food, Parks and Gyms
Study suggests making these resources easily accessible, affordable might cut odds of disease
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1SYsViD
Obamacare’s Next 5 Hurdles to Clear
In its first five years, the Affordable Care Act has survived technical meltdowns, a presidential election, two Supreme Court challenges -- including one resolved Thursday -- and dozens of repeal efforts in Congress. But its long-term future still isn’t ensured. Here are five of the biggest hurdles left for the law.
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Immune Drugs Show Promise Against More Cancers
Medicines that help our immune system fight off tumors are showing early success in a widening variety of cancers.
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1NqjkxG
Flavored Cigarettes Still Popular Online Despite U.S. Ban
Continued interest surprises researchers
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Parents Should Set Good Example to Keep Kids Slim, Pediatrics Group Says
Avoid keeping sugary, high-calorie foods in the house, and encourage being active together
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1eVcAg6
Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Ease Incontinence: Study
If pounds stayed off, bladder control improvement was seen after 3 years, researchers report
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How to Prevent Gallbladder Problems
The gallbladder is a 4-inch, pear-shaped organ located under your liver in the upper right part of your abdomen. It plays a part in digesting the food you eat. Its primary function is to store bile (a combination of fluids, fat and cholesterol) that helps break down fat from food in your intestine. The gallbladder
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Wales NHS care given £10m boost
A £10m investment to improve NHS care in Wales for major health conditions like cancer and diabetes is announced.
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Girl's birthday 'gift' of hearing
A four-year-old girl hears her parents sing Happy Birthday for the first time after becoming one of the youngest people in the UK to have "revolutionary" hearing surgery.
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VIDEO: NHS staff told 'to be open and honest'
NHS staff are expected to follow new guidelines on being open and honest with patients when things go wrong under a "duty of candour" rule.
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VIDEO: Fears as Independent Living fund closes
Thousands of disabled people in England face an uncertain future as the Independent Living Fund closes, with responsibility for funding moved to local authorities.
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Colour blue may stop sleep illness
The UK scientists who've found out how to trap the tsetse fly
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Can you teach people to have empathy?
Can you teach people to have empathy?
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The taboo of sex in care homes for older people
The taboo of sex in care homes for older people
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السبت، 27 يونيو 2015
NHS wants negligence legal costs capped
Strict caps should be put in place to limit the "excessive fees" lawyers claim against the NHS in medical negligence cases, the Department of Health in England says.
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VIDEO: Blue targets reduce sleeping sickness
The lure of a bright blue target is helping to reduce numbers of tsetse flies which pass on the parasite responsible for sleeping sickness.
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Drone flies abortion pills to Poland
A Dutch women's rights group uses a drone to fly abortion pills into Poland, in protest at the country's restrictive laws.
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Drink Water Stored in a Copper Vessel to Reap Numerous Health Benefits
In this modern world where we have UV filters and RO purifiers to purify water, the concept of drinking water stored in a copper vessel might sound old-fashioned. However, this age-old practice referenced in ancient texts of Ayurveda is now supported by several scientific studies. Storing water in a copper vessel creates a natural purification
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الجمعة، 26 يونيو 2015
Fat No Longer the Focus of New U.S. Dietary Guidelines
Nutrition experts endorse decision to drop restrictions, focus on quality of food instead
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Common Antidepressants Linked to Higher Fracture Odds in Menopausal Women
Drugs like Celexa, Prozac could undermine bone, research suggests
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Same-Sex Marriage Offers Couples Psychological Benefits, Experts Say
Supreme Court decision to support it would also boost well-being of couples
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1SQaVXx
New Rapid Ebola Test Shows Promise in African Clinics
Researchers say speedy detection would dramatically improve containment efforts
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1LzO80Q
Could Brain Scans Help Guide Treatment for OCD?
Small study suggests neural activity can point to patients who'll benefit most from psychotherapy
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1eM5zhy
Surgery May Help Teens With Frequent Migraines, Study Contends
At least one expert questions whether improvements are due to the procedure
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1J9Mdgb
In the spotlight
Nick Triggle reviews what nurses and doctors have been shouting about this week
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How to Deal with COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease characterized by chronically poor airflow that makes breathing difficult. This progressive disease is also known as chronic obstructive airway disease and chronic obstructive lung disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is the third leading cause of death in the United
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VIDEO: GPs 'taking own lives' due to stress
The amount of GPs seeking help for work-related stress and mental health problems is increasing according to the former head of the Royal College of GPs.
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الخميس، 25 يونيو 2015
Cancer centres receive £15m boost
Cancer Research UK is investing £15m in its research hubs in Oxford, Cambridge and Manchester.
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Sun cream labelling 'confuses buyers'
There is huge confusion over the labels on sun creams, and manufacturers should all use the same rating system, says the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
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Pancreatic cancer blood test hope
Tiny spheres of fat shed by pancreatic cancers can be used as a blood test for the tumours, a study shows.
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Online game 'may control snacking'
A computer game could help some people control their unhealthy snacking habits, suggests a small study from the University of Exeter.
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Obesity – the ticking time bomb which starts young
Figures on obesity levels of children in England underline again the scale of the challenge facing policymakers.
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FDA Looking at Essure Birth Control Device Safety
FDA Looking at Essure Birth Control Device Safety
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VIDEO: Concern raised over inactive teens
Teenagers should take an hour of exercise a day, but new figures suggest a mere 8% of girls aged 13 to 15 in England are meeting that target.
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One Stillbirth Greatly Raises Odds for Another: Study
Still, most second pregnancies lead to normal, healthy babies, experts say
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Memory, Thinking Tests May Hint at Alzheimer's Risk
Low score could be early warning sign for the disease up to 18 years before diagnosis, researchers report
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Exercise Benefits People With Parkinson's Disease: Study
The sooner you start regular physical activity, the better, researchers say
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Supreme Court Ruling Supports Tax Credits for Health Insurance
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the tax credits, offered on Affordable Care Act insurance policies sold through Healthcare.gov, are legal.
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NHS to test 'lab-made blood'
Blood that has been made artificially in the laboratory will be tested by the NHS within two years.
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How to Treat and Manage Urticaria
Urticaria, also referred to as hives, is a common skin disorder caused by both allergic and non-allergic reactions. Due to the reaction, the skin or tissue releases histamine or chemicals into the bloodstream. Urticaria can be acute or chronic, showing symptoms for a few weeks to several months. The most notable symptoms are raised, itchy
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الأربعاء، 24 يونيو 2015
VIDEO: 3D printer to help build girl's nose
A 3D printer is to be used in ground-breaking surgery on a two-year-old girl.
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Call for men to freeze sperm at 18
The sperm of all 18-year-olds should be frozen on the NHS to reduce the risks associated with being an older father, a bioethicist argues.
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Blood, Saliva Tests May Spot Head and Neck Cancers Early
Study shows potential for noninvasive tumor detection
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1Nc6vGP
Could a Vitamin Play a Role in Acne Outbreaks?
Study finds excess B12 tied to common skin condition
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1BBpDNt
Yes, Girls Can Have ADHD
Many girls struggling with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) go unnoticed by parents, teachers, and other adults. WebMD explains.
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Home Treatments for Scalp Psoriasis
WebMD describes the best do-it-yourself remedies to bring relief from the itchiness and burning feeling of scalp psoriasis.
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Blood Protein May Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early
But more research is needed before test is used for monitoring or screening, researchers say
source WebMD Health http://ift.tt/1BMXeEJ
Can the ‘Chemical Soup’ We Live in Cause Cancer?
A groundbreaking new report suggests scientists should also be looking at how low doses of chemicals considered safe on their own might cause cancer when mixed together.
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Drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis May Also Help Ease Vitiligo
Case study showed tofacitinib cleared up skin pigmentation loss in woman after just 2 months
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Sleep and Adult ADHD
Everyone wants to get a good night's sleep. But when you have ADHD, it can be even more challenging.
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Lose Your Love Handles
Eat like you’re 20 and your body might not thank you. Learn how to trim down without sacrificing the flavors you love.
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Sports Medicine for Common Injuries
Heat or cold? Wrap or brace? Learn what to do with pulled muscles, sore joints, and more.
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Sports Medicine for the Average Guy
Overdo it on the weekend? Learn what the pros do to bounce back from pulls, strains and sprains.
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Tackle Your Cholesterol Head-on
Learn how to make smart choices that can have the biggest impact on your cholesterol levels.
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Is Your Sex Life Normal?
What should you expect from your sex life as you age? How can you keep the fire burning? What should you do about erectile dysfunction and low-T?
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Crunch Time: 5 Ways to Power Through Stress
Don't let stress keep you from living the life you deserve. Find out how to keep a healthy balance between daily stress and positive thinking.
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8 Easy Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Lowering your blood pressure takes more than just eating less salt. Learn what's best to eat, drink, and other steps to take.
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Get a Sharper Image: Grooming Tips for Guys
Botox for bros? Manscaping? From your hair to your teeth to your toes, learn how to get a major-league makeover.
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Every Guy’s Guide to Healing Your Torn Knee Tendon
Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Garrett RIchards hit the field after a ruptured patellar tendon -- a rare injury for a baseball player. Learn from WebMD about rehab and the long road back from this type of injury.
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