BBC News - Health
The latest stories from the Health section of the BBC News web site.
Vitamin B 'puts off Alzheimer's' 09/08/2010 05:05 PM High doses of B vitamins may slow the rate of brain shrinkage in older people experiencing warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.
Nutrient clue to common disorder 09/08/2010 07:39 PM Scientists begin a study to determine if an everyday vitamin supplement could help prevent a common birth defect.
Outbreak probe at industry sites 09/08/2010 11:52 AM 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.
More obesity ops 'will save cash' 09/07/2010 07:37 PM Millions of pounds are lost in England by the failure of the NHS to provide more obesity operations, a study says.
Inquiry to hear from HIV victims 09/08/2010 09:16 AM The injury into contaminated NHS blood products in the 1980s will hear from the victims who contracted HIV and Hepatitis.
Statins 'may cut arthritis risk' 09/07/2010 07:43 PM Taking statins may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a study suggests.
Call for morning sickness action 09/07/2010 07:47 PM More needs to be done to establish which are safe and effective ways to relieve morning sickness, experts say.
ME 'virus link' found in children 09/07/2010 03:07 AM ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, in children could be caused by a virus, scientists say.
UK radiotherapy 'lagging behind' 09/06/2010 07:01 PM Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say.
'Genetic link' to breast cancer 09/07/2010 05:30 AM Researchers have identified a series of genetic variations which may play a role in a common breast cancer.
Study into 'music on prescription' 09/08/2010 07:40 PM Patients could be prescribed music tailored to their needs as a result of new university research.
Secrets of good dancing uncovered 09/07/2010 07:06 PM Scientists carry out the first rigorous analysis of dance moves that make men attractive to women.
Cancer treatment 09/06/2010 07:01 PM Experts warn that radiotherapy is wrongly perceived as 'second best'
Speaking the lingo 09/03/2010 01:13 AM Does the NHS do enough for non-English speakers?
Organic goods 08/27/2010 12:34 AM Could allowing the sale of body parts be the way to encourage donors?
ME 'could be caused by a virus' 09/07/2010 01:44 AM Scientists in Scotland have found further evidence that ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, could be caused by a virus.
Hip fracture 'was excruciating' 09/02/2010 08:56 AM Amy Brown, who fractured her hip four months ago, speaks to the BBC about her experience.
Vitamin B 'puts off Alzheimer's' 09/08/2010 05:43 PM 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.
Legionnaires' source sought 09/08/2010 10:28 AM 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
Casualty of weight loss surgery 09/01/2010 06:42 AM A man who lost 12 stone after a gastric bypass has to be fed by tube because his body cannot cope with solid food.
North-South split in alcohol harm 09/01/2010 09:47 AM Figures reveal stark geographical divisions in the toll alcohol takes on health in England.
Phone app to monitor heartbeat 08/31/2010 01:05 PM More than three million doctors have downloaded a phone application to monitor heartbeats through a phone.
Motion capture clue to human behaviour 08/30/2010 01:23 AM The system of digitising actors to create characters in films like Avatar is being used to measure human behaviour in real life.
Medieval munchies 09/04/2010 07:13 PM How an ancient diet could aid healthy eating
Long, slow goodbye 09/02/2010 01:00 AM Husband speaks of the woman he lost over many years to dementia
More than once bitten 09/02/2010 07:42 PM Why bed-bugs are on the march again
Just a prop 09/02/2010 05:57 AM Does a Tony Blair-style drink habit do you any harm?
Mental challenge 08/26/2010 08:12 AM How will the Chilean miners deal with being trapped underground?
Overload on Es 08/25/2010 11:34 AM 'The day I ate as many additives as possible'

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