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Bowel cancer rates soar for young people
Posted: 31/03/2009
The number of young people who are suffering from bowel cancer has soared, new statistics indicate, which may boost the need for health insurance. Read more...
Teachers 'should feel confident tackling weight issues'
Posted: 31/03/2009
The British Dietetic Association (BDA) has claimed that teachers and members of staff at schools should be given more support when teaching children about health and weight issues. Read more...
MS sufferers 'less likely' to develop cancer
Posted: 31/03/2009
People suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) may be less likely to develop cancer, new research reveals. Read more...
Diet advice for eczema sufferers
Posted: 31/03/2009
Individuals who suffer from eczema have been advised to monitor their diet in order to help control their affliction. Read more...
Cancer waiting times 'to be halved'
Posted: 31/03/2009
The amount of time it takes cancer sufferers to see a healthcare specialist is to be reduced, according to Scotland's health minister. Read more...
Healthcare specialists find breast cancer genes
Posted: 30/03/2009
British healthcare experts have located new breast cancer genes which may alter a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Read more...
Cutting down on red meat 'a good idea'
Posted: 30/03/2009
Reducing the amount of red meat a person eats may be a good way of reducing the risk of cancer, according to healthcare specialists. Read more...
Texting for the pill 'will not increase teenage pregnancy rates'
Posted: 30/03/2009
The rate of teenage pregnancy across the UK will not affected by the availability of the morning-after pill via text message, it has been claimed. Read more...
Agoraphobia impact 'being underestimated'
Posted: 30/03/2009
The impact of suffering from agoraphobia is underestimated by society and individuals who suffer from this condition are often misunderstood, it has been claimed. Read more...
Measures for reducing excessive drinking welcomed
Posted: 27/03/2009
A new government initiative forcing licensed establishments to pour wine in smaller glasses has been welcomed by one health-conscious organisation. Read more...
Schools 'can play an important role in health education'
Posted: 27/03/2009
UK schools can help teach children about the importance of health, diet and physical exercise, it has been claimed. Read more...
Hot tea 'may cause cancer'
Posted: 27/03/2009
New research reveals people who regularly drink hot liquids may have an increased risk of developing cancer. Read more...
'High uptake' for cervical cancer immunisation
Posted: 27/03/2009
Healthcare authorities in Scotland are reporting a high uptake for an immunisation designed to prevent girls from contracting cervical cancer. Read more...
Women 'more at risk of mental health difficulties'
Posted: 26/03/2009
The number of women developing mental health disorders in the UK is growing, new statistics have revealed. Read more...
Male circumcision 'can help prevent STDs'
Posted: 26/03/2009
Circumcision of the penis can help reduce the risk of contracting a number of sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs), new research has shown. Read more...
Omega-3 fatty acids 'provide cancer protection'
Posted: 25/03/2009
The consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids can help to protect against advanced prostate cancer in men, it has been claimed. Read more...
TB risk increasing in UK
Posted: 25/03/2009
The number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) being registered in the UK is increasing, to new figures have revealed. Read more...
Oily fish 'may reduce cancer risk'
Posted: 25/03/2009
People who regularly consume oily fish may have a lower risk of developing advanced cancer, new research reveals. Read more...
Government makes cancer drug U-turn
Posted: 25/03/2009
Kidney cancer sufferers in the UK are to be treated with an expensive healthcare drug on the NHS, after a government body originally turned it down. Read more...
Half of female sufferers 'beat cancer'
Posted: 24/03/2009
A new study reveals 50 per cent of women diagnosed with cancer defeat the disease. Read more...
Red meat 'may increase cancer death risk'
Posted: 24/03/2009
People who frequently consume red meat may have an increased risk of dying from cancer, ongoing research reveals. Read more...
Health benefits of cycling for children
Posted: 24/03/2009
Parents have been urged to get their children cycling as a way of tackling growing childhood obesity rates in the UK. Read more...
Eating too much meat 'raises chance of illness'
Posted: 24/03/2009
Those who eat large quantities of red meat could be at higher risk of developing a number of illnesses, including high blood pressure, cancer and heart disease. Read more...
Cervical cancer awareness 'is Jade's legacy'
Posted: 23/03/2009
The rise in the number of women undergoing cervical cancer tests is Jade Goody's main legacy, tributes have claimed. Read more...
Some drugs 'may increase cancer spread'
Posted: 23/03/2009
New research has revealed some drugs used to prevent the spread of cancer may actually increase it. Read more...
Health Counts campaign set up in Cumbria
Posted: 23/03/2009
A new health awareness initiative - Health Counts - has been set up in Cumbria. Read more...
Young women 'at risk of alcohol abuse'
Posted: 23/03/2009
The number of young women admitted to hospitals in England and Wales for alcohol poisoning almost doubled between 2003 and 2008, new figures have shown. Read more...
Children with older fathers at 'higher risk of illness'
Posted: 20/03/2009
Children of older fathers face a higher likelihood of developing a range of health conditions, new research has revealed. Read more...
Breast cancer screening age to be raised
Posted: 20/03/2009
The maximum age at which women in Northern Ireland can be screened for breast cancer is to be raised. Read more...
Should govt pay people to quit smoking?
Posted: 19/03/2009
Should the government be offering money to individuals to give up smoking? Read more...
Limit raised for breast cancer screening in NI
Posted: 19/03/2009
The upper limit for breast cancer screening in Northern Ireland has been raised to 70. Read more...
Frankincense 'may prevent bladder cancer'
Posted: 19/03/2009
Frankincense oil may help to provide cancer cover, according to new US research. Read more...
Exercise 'helps reduce depression' for overweight children
Posted: 18/03/2009
Regular exercise can be of benefit to overweight children who feel depressed and isolated because of their condition, a new study has asserted. Read more...
Benefits of fish oil 'could be overstated'
Posted: 18/03/2009
The benefits of consuming oily fish have long been expounded by nutritionists and scientists alike; however, new research could be calling this widely-held belief into question. Read more...
Early detection 'may save women with secondary breast cancer'
Posted: 18/03/2009
Breast cancer sufferers in remission may reduce their risk of death if a second bout of the disease is detected early. Read more...
Cervical cancer scheme to be extended
Posted: 18/03/2009
A scheme to immunise schoolgirls in Wales from the threat of cervical cancer is to be extended. Read more...
Alcohol adverts 'should be banned before the watershed'
Posted: 17/03/2009
Advertising for alcoholic products should be banned before the 21:00 GMT watershed, it has been argued. Read more...
First aid training advised for schoolchildren
Posted: 17/03/2009
British schoolchildren should be given basic first aid training to make them more aware of the risks around them and give them the ability to make informed decisions, it has been argued. Read more...
Vegetarians 'may have lower risk of some cancers'
Posted: 17/03/2009
People who do not eat meat may have a lower risk of developing some cancers, according to ongoing research. Read more...
Mushrooms 'may prevent breast cancer'
Posted: 17/03/2009
New Australian research reveals that eating mushrooms may help to prevent breast cancer. Read more...
Over two drinks a day 'may cause cancer'
Posted: 16/03/2009
Researchers have revealed that men who regularly consume alcohol may have a heightened risk of developing prostate cancer. Read more...
Young smokers 'should be given nicotine patches'
Posted: 16/03/2009
Smokers under the age of 16 should be given free nicotine patches to help them kick the habit, it has been claimed. Read more...
Exercise 'can help prevent asthma'
Posted: 16/03/2009
Parents have been advised to ensure their children get plenty of exercise in order to help reduce the risks of them developing asthma. Read more...
Healthy eating 'doesn't have to be boring'
Posted: 13/03/2009
National attitudes towards healthy eating should reflect the fact that there is a wide range of interesting foods now available, it has been claimed. Read more...
Experts to review cervical cancer screening
Posted: 13/03/2009
A team of experts is to review cervical cancer screening in women under the age of 25. Read more...
Protein 'may stop spread of cancer'
Posted: 13/03/2009
UK scientists have discovered a protein which may stop cancer spreading around the body. Read more...
Girls survives extensive cancer operation
Posted: 12/03/2009
A seven-year-old girl has recovered from a marathon operation to remove a cancerous tumour. Read more...
Clue to cancer and diet link uncovered
Posted: 12/03/2009
Scientists have uncovered a clue as to why the spread of cancer is linked to diet. Read more...
Smoking 'results in serious health insurance increases'
Posted: 12/03/2009
The impact of smoking has serious financial as well as health implications, it has been revealed. Read more...
Vitamin D deficiency 'associated with teenage health difficulties'
Posted: 12/03/2009
A lack of vitamin D has been linked to the development of a number of health conditions in teenagers. Read more...
Innovative procedure reduces cancer risk
Posted: 11/03/2009
Doctors at a US university have performed a cutting-edge procedure to reduce a cancerous polyp. Read more...
New test 'can spot ovarian cancer early'
Posted: 11/03/2009
A new test may help to identify ovarian cancer in women before the disease has time to spread. Read more...
Awareness of food allergies 'increasing'
Posted: 11/03/2009
The level of awareness surrounding food allergies has risen in the last few years but not necessarily the number of cases, it has been argued. Read more...
Diabetes research 'could lead to a vaccine'
Posted: 11/03/2009
A link has been discovered between viral infection and the development of type 1 diabetes which could lead to the development of a vaccine to combat the onset of the disease. Read more...
Breast cancer screening 'can identify high-risk cases'
Posted: 11/03/2009
Breast cancer screening in postmenopausal women can identify high-risk cases, a study reveals. Read more...
EU: Recession could cause cancer
Posted: 10/03/2009
The worldwide economic crisis may lead to people developing cancer, according to a European Union (EU) official. Read more...
Mental health concerns highlighted
Posted: 10/03/2009
A report published by the Mental Health Foundation has highlighted growing concerns regarding the mental wellbeing of Britons. Read more...
'Better management required' to help cut teenage pregnancy
Posted: 10/03/2009
Better approaches to managing sexual health funding are needed to help cut teenage pregnancy rates, it has been claimed. Read more...
Genome sequencing reveals key to cancer
Posted: 06/03/2009
Scientists have revealed a new process may be able to identify the cause of cancer. Read more...
Cancer fundraiser receives award
Posted: 06/03/2009
A cancer sufferer and fundraiser who died last year has been recognised for her efforts. Read more...
Staying active 'best way to reduce risk of dementia'
Posted: 06/03/2009
Individuals looking to stave off the development of dementia have been urged to get regular exercise in order to keep their minds active. Read more...
Information regarding side effects of treatments 'should be better'
Posted: 06/03/2009
Individuals need to be better informed of the dangers surrounding side effects of treatments and prescriptions handed out by GPs, it has been argued. Read more...
MRI 'may reduce complications' for cervical cancer patients
Posted: 05/03/2009
Women suffering from cervical cancer may benefit from pretreatment MRI or CT scans, according to new research. Read more...
Smallpox vaccine may give clue to cancer spread
Posted: 05/03/2009
Uptake of anti-cancer vaccinations 'encouraging'
Posted: 05/03/2009
The rise in the number of young women having anti-cancer treatments is "very encouraging", it has been argued. Read more...
Cancer vaccine uptake 'encouraging'
Posted: 05/03/2009
Nearly nine out of every ten Welsh schoolgirls have received a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. Read more...
Cancer sufferer film to premiere
Posted: 04/03/2009
A new film depicting the life of a breast cancer sufferer as she battles both the disease and the chemical industry will soon premiere in the US. Read more...
Over-50s 'should cut back on smoking'
Posted: 04/03/2009
Individuals aged over 50 have been advised that by cutting back on smoking they could improve their overall fitness and their quality of life. Read more...
Pregnant women urged to eat healthily
Posted: 04/03/2009
Pregnant women have been urged to maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet during pregnancy in order to stay in shape and provide their child with the best start in life. Read more...
Cancer gene is identified
Posted: 03/03/2009
Scientists have identified a gene found in the deadliest form of cancer, which may lead to advances in treatment for the disease. Read more...
Vegetables 'may prevent cancer'
Posted: 03/03/2009
Certain vegetable extracts may help to prevent cancerous melanomas, according to new research. Read more...
Quirky names 'help kids eat their greens'
Posted: 03/03/2009
Giving quirky names to vegetables can help motivate children to eat more greens, it has been claimed. Read more...
Smoking 'costs thousands in insurance'
Posted: 03/03/2009
Individuals who give up smoking could save thousands of pounds in reduced health insurance premiums, it has been revealed. Read more...
Glass of wine each day 'can help prevent cancer'
Posted: 02/03/2009
A glass of wine per day could help prevent throat cancer, according to a new study. Read more...
Cancer survivor to join campaign
Posted: 02/03/2009
One survivor of bladder cancer is to become part of Cancer Research UK's new campaign. Read more...
GPs 'must ensure patients get the right treatment'
Posted: 02/03/2009
UK GPs must make sure that they only prescribe antibiotics to individuals who actually require these drugs. Read more...
