New head of drugs panel on cannabis
Jan 13th, 2010 by by admin Comments Off
A retired Oxford professor, Les Iversen, has replaced David Nutt as the Government’s chief drugs adviser.
Archive for the 'General Health' Category
Healthy lunchboxes a rarity, study says
Jan 12th, 2010 by by admin Comments Off
Only 1% of primary schoolchildren’s packed lunches meet the nutritional standards set for school meals in England, a study suggests.
Author lambasts ‘positive thinking’
Jan 12th, 2010 by by admin Comments Off
Writer Barbara Ehrenreich was so appalled by what people told her when she was diagnosed with breast cancer that she’s written a book about the “tyranny” of positive thinking.
The utensils keeping frail eating
Jan 11th, 2010 by by admin Comments Off
Designer Gregor Timlin explains how plates, cups, lights and tableware can keep those with dementia enjoying their own food.
MPs call for minimum alcohol prices
Jan 8th, 2010 by by admin Comments Off
Minimum prices should be set for alcohol and health warnings should be placed on bottles, according to a group of MPs.
Minimising cancer treatment side effects
Jan 7th, 2010 by by admin Comments Off
Adam Brimelow looks at a linear accelerator radiotherapy device which is at the forefront of technology that treats cancer with minimal side effects.
cancer charity has warned Britain’s increased survival rate is not all good news - because survivors often go on to struggle with other serious illnesses.
Hospitals braced for snow injuries
Jan 7th, 2010 by by admin Comments Off
Hospitals are bracing themselves for further injuries caused by falls on ice and snow.
Coping with the aftermath of cancer
Jan 6th, 2010 by by admin Comments Off
Karen Theolbald explains the lasting impact cancer has had on her as Macmillan Cancer Support warn that improved cancer survival rates have left thousands of people struggling with serious illness, long after their treatment has stopped.
‘Inappropriate’ tube feed warning
Jan 6th, 2010 by by admin Comments Off
Dr Rodney Burnham of the RCP: dementia patients should be fed by mouth “unless there is a compelling reason” otherwise.
‘Too many’ children slow to talk
Jan 4th, 2010 by by admin Comments Off
Nearly one in six children - and almost one quarter of boys - have difficulty learning to talk, research suggests.
Teen depression ‘linked to sleep’
Jan 2nd, 2010 by by admin Comments Off
Researchers say going to bed earlier protects teenagers against depression and suicidal thoughts.
Alcohol toll ‘could cripple NHS’
Jan 1st, 2010 by by admin Comments Off
The cost of treating the growing number of people drinking heavily threatens to cripple NHS hospitals, medical experts have warned.
NHS stress helpline launched
Dec 31st, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
An NHS helpline to help people struggling with stress has been launched by the government.
Hospital parking fees under scrutiny
Dec 29th, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
The government will move a step closer to reducing hospital parking charges for patients and their visitors when it launches a consultation on the issue later.
Disabled childcare advice offered
Dec 29th, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
Parents of children with disabilities in England are to get extra help to find specialist childcare.